CPT Social Worker Jobs

Social Worker CPT jobs let F-1 students complete supervised field placements, practicum hours, or internship requirements that your DSO must authorize as integral to your degree program. Roles span clinical, school, and community settings, and your CPT authorization must match the specific work site and start date before you begin.

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Overview

Open Jobs6+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type67% On-site
Median Salary$35K
Top LocationOakland, CA
Most JobsEast Bay Agency for Children

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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Intern - Master's Level Social Worker, Inpatient and PHP
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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
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Intern - Master's Level Social Worker, Inpatient and PHP
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Allied Health
Social Work & Counseling
Mental & Behavioral Health
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On-Site
Master's

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East Bay Agency for Children
Social Worker Internship
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East Bay Agency for Children
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Social Worker Internship
East Bay Agency for Children
Oakland, California
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Hybrid
Master's

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Educational Alliance
Senior Social Worker
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Educational Alliance
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Senior Social Worker
Educational Alliance
New York, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$65,000/yr - $75,000/yr
On-Site
1+ yr exp.
Master's
501-1,000

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UCP of Central Florida
Intern - Social Worker
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UCP of Central Florida
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Intern - Social Worker
UCP of Central Florida
Orlando, Florida
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Bachelor's
2-10

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East Bay Agency for Children
Social Worker Internship
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East Bay Agency for Children
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Social Worker Internship
East Bay Agency for Children
Oakland, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Hybrid
Master's
51-200

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Social Worker CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does a social work practicum or field placement qualify for CPT?

Yes, if your MSW or BSW program requires the placement as a curricular component and your DSO authorizes it before you begin. The work must be directly tied to your degree, not optional. Volunteer placements or hours taken outside your authorized CPT dates don't count and can jeopardize your F-1 status.

Can I do CPT at a nonprofit agency or government social services office?

CPT authorization covers any employer your school approves, including nonprofit agencies, county social services departments, school districts, and hospital social work units. What matters is that the employer and role match your CPT authorization exactly. Government agencies and nonprofits don't need to be E-Verify enrolled for CPT, unlike STEM OPT employers.

How do I find Social Worker employers open to CPT students?

Search on Migrate Mate, which filters employers by work authorization type so you can identify agencies that have hired F-1 students before. Many social work CPT placements come through your school's field education office, but supplementing that with a direct employer search helps you target agencies already comfortable with the CPT paperwork process.

Does CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?

Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or less, has no effect on OPT. Most social work practicum placements run part-time alongside coursework, but confirm your weekly hours with your DSO before the placement begins to protect your OPT.

What happens if my CPT field site changes supervisors mid-placement?

A supervisor change at the same authorized employer and location typically doesn't require a new CPT authorization, but check with your DSO since some schools require updated placement agreements. If the site itself changes, you need a new CPT authorization before working at the new location. Working even one day at an unauthorized site is an F-1 status violation.