CPT Social Work Jobs
Social Work CPT jobs let F-1 students complete field placements, internships, and supervised clinical hours that most MSW and BSW programs require for graduation. Your DSO must authorize each CPT position before you start work, and the role must directly align with your program's curriculum objectives.
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Supervisor Social Work Intern Program (Hybrid)
The Supervisor Social Work Intern Program position is responsible for acting as a field liaison and educator to social work interns. The supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to social work interns. This role ensures that interns gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and adhere to ethical and agency standards while contributing effectively to patient care and community programs. This position acts as a bridge for the social work interns, clinical placements, university, and community-based workforce under the Office of Health Equity and Community Health.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Graduate Degree, required. Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
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Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of social work experience in a health care setting, required.
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Minimum 1 year of leadership experience-inclusive of supervision of BSW/MSW students, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification: NLCSW, NC Social Work License, preferred.
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Additional Skills (required):
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
INTRODUCTION
Supervisor Social Work Intern Program (Hybrid)
The Supervisor Social Work Intern Program position is responsible for acting as a field liaison and educator to social work interns. The supervisor is responsible for providing clinical supervision, guidance, and support to social work interns. This role ensures that interns gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and adhere to ethical and agency standards while contributing effectively to patient care and community programs. This position acts as a bridge for the social work interns, clinical placements, university, and community-based workforce under the Office of Health Equity and Community Health.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Graduate Degree, required. Masters of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of Social Work.
-
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of social work experience in a health care setting, required.
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Minimum 1 year of leadership experience-inclusive of supervision of BSW/MSW students, preferred.
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Licensure/Certification: NLCSW, NC Social Work License, preferred.
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Additional Skills (required):
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
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Get Access To All JobsSocial Work CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does my social work CPT placement need to be at a licensed agency?
Your school sets the field placement requirements, not USCIS. Most accredited MSW and BSW programs require placements at agencies with a licensed field supervisor on staff, since that supervision satisfies CSWE accreditation standards. Check your program's field education manual for the exact credentialing requirements your employer must meet before your DSO will sign off on CPT authorization.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice instead of a nonprofit or government agency?
Yes, if the placement meets your program's curriculum integration standard and your school approves the site. Private practices must designate a licensed supervisor, and your DSO will want documentation showing the role connects directly to your coursework. Some schools restrict CPT to accredited field sites only, so confirm your program's policy before pursuing a private practice placement.
How do I find social work employers who are comfortable with CPT paperwork?
Use Migrate Mate to search for social services employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for social worker occupations. Employers with LCA history are already familiar with work authorization documentation and are less likely to withdraw offers when they see your I-20 CPT endorsement. Your school's field placement office also maintains a list of pre-vetted agencies.
Does CPT social work experience count toward state LCSW licensure requirements?
It depends on your state's licensing board. Some states count supervised hours completed during an accredited field placement toward post-degree supervised hour requirements, while others require all licensure hours to be completed after graduation. Contact your state's social work licensing board directly before your placement begins so you can structure your supervision agreement accordingly.
What happens if my CPT placement is with a school district or county government that processes hiring slowly?
Government agencies often have HR timelines that don't align with academic semester start dates. Request your offer letter and supervision agreement as early as possible, since your DSO needs those documents to authorize CPT before your placement begins. Starting work even one day before your I-20 CPT start date is unauthorized employment, so build extra lead time into your offer negotiation.