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Therapist roles in clinical, school, and community mental health settings qualify for CPT when the placement is directly tied to your counseling, psychology, or social work degree program. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must integrate with your coursework, supervised client hours often satisfy both requirements simultaneously.
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HFCI (Henry Ford Cancer Institute) RADIATION
ONCOLOGY SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Purpose:
To introduce undergraduate science/engineering students from backgrounds that are under-represented in medicine to the field of cancer. For the purposes of this program, races and ethnicities that have been identified as under-represented minorities (URM) include but are not limited to American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. The program will provide students with exposure to the field of cancer medicine. The students will get to learn the basics of cancer, how patients are treated using technologies like radiation to destroy tumors, how the clinical team interacts with patients, and how the supporting team including radiation physicists work on quality of treatments to ensure patient safety. The overall goal is to provide experience in the field of cancer so that students can learn about cutting edge technologies used in medicine to help patients.
Eligibility Requirements:
The following requirements must be met for a student to be considered for the program:
- Applicant must be enrolled in a U.S. college and be in good standing at the time the application is submitted.
- Applicant must be in science or engineering or a related field and must have interest in pursuing a medically-oriented discipline.
- Applicants should be Freshman, Sophomores or Juniors
- Black/African American
- Hispanic
- Native American
- Women of Color
Goals of Program:
To allow the students to gain familiarity with the field of cancer, including radiation oncology. They will learn about the daily schedule, demands of the field and work/life balance as a professional in the field.
Stipend:
$2500
Participants are hired as temporary summer employees and receive a stipend for uninterrupted participation over the 6 weeks of the program. Stipends are paid in bi-weekly installments according to the HFHS payroll schedule, minus applicable federal, state, and city payroll taxes.
Housing:
Location is Detroit, MI
- HFCI does not provide housing to Summer Pipeline Program participants.
- All housing and transportation expenses are the participant’s responsibility.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
- Department: Radiation Oncology-Prof
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
HFCI (Henry Ford Cancer Institute) RADIATION
ONCOLOGY SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Purpose:
To introduce undergraduate science/engineering students from backgrounds that are under-represented in medicine to the field of cancer. For the purposes of this program, races and ethnicities that have been identified as under-represented minorities (URM) include but are not limited to American Indian/Alaska Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander. The program will provide students with exposure to the field of cancer medicine. The students will get to learn the basics of cancer, how patients are treated using technologies like radiation to destroy tumors, how the clinical team interacts with patients, and how the supporting team including radiation physicists work on quality of treatments to ensure patient safety. The overall goal is to provide experience in the field of cancer so that students can learn about cutting edge technologies used in medicine to help patients.
Eligibility Requirements:
The following requirements must be met for a student to be considered for the program:
- Applicant must be enrolled in a U.S. college and be in good standing at the time the application is submitted.
- Applicant must be in science or engineering or a related field and must have interest in pursuing a medically-oriented discipline.
- Applicants should be Freshman, Sophomores or Juniors
- Black/African American
- Hispanic
- Native American
- Women of Color
Goals of Program:
To allow the students to gain familiarity with the field of cancer, including radiation oncology. They will learn about the daily schedule, demands of the field and work/life balance as a professional in the field.
Stipend:
$2500
Participants are hired as temporary summer employees and receive a stipend for uninterrupted participation over the 6 weeks of the program. Stipends are paid in bi-weekly installments according to the HFHS payroll schedule, minus applicable federal, state, and city payroll taxes.
Housing:
Location is Detroit, MI
- HFCI does not provide housing to Summer Pipeline Program participants.
- All housing and transportation expenses are the participant’s responsibility.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group
- Department: Radiation Oncology-Prof
- Shift: Day Job
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTherapist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a therapy internship automatically qualify for CPT?
Not automatically. The placement must be an integral part of your degree program's curriculum, not just any related work experience. Your academic program must require or offer credit for the internship, and your DSO must authorize it in SEVIS before you start. Elective placements that aren't tied to a required course or academic milestone often don't meet CPT eligibility.
Can I work as a therapist on CPT without a clinical license?
Yes, under supervision. CPT placements for therapist roles are typically structured as practicum or internship positions where you provide services under the direct supervision of a licensed clinician. You're not practicing independently, so a full state license isn't required, but your supervisor's credentials and the supervision structure must meet your state's requirements for pre-licensed practice.
How do I find employers who sponsor therapist roles after CPT ends?
Search Migrate Mate for therapist and counseling roles filtered for employers with F-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship history. Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks are most likely to pursue sponsorship because they have established HR processes and ongoing hiring needs. Smaller private practices rarely have the infrastructure to sponsor.
Does full-time CPT affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Yes. If you use 12 or more months of full-time CPT, you lose all post-completion OPT eligibility. Part-time CPT, regardless of total duration, doesn't affect OPT. This is a significant planning consideration for therapy students who spend multiple semesters in clinical placements, coordinate with your DSO to track full-time CPT usage carefully throughout your program.
Can I do CPT at a private therapy practice or solo practitioner's office?
You can, but the placement must still meet your school's CPT requirements, and the employer must be able to provide appropriate clinical supervision and complete required documentation. Small practices sometimes lack the administrative capacity to meet university CPT paperwork requirements or state supervision standards. Confirm your school's employer approval process before pursuing placements outside larger institutional settings.