OPT Family Counselor Jobs
Family Counselor roles on OPT require state licensure, which adds a layer of complexity most students don't anticipate. Your OPT clock starts the day you begin work, so timing your licensure applications alongside your EAD filing is critical. Many employers in community health and nonprofit settings have sponsored OPT students before.
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Get Access To All JobsWhy Work for Park Lawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Why Work for Park Lawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel. Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Family Counselor
Start your state licensure process early
Most states require supervised hours and a licensing exam before you can practice independently. Begin your application before OPT starts. Delays in licensure approval can leave you authorized to work but unable to practice, wasting precious OPT time.
Target employers familiar with provisional licensure
Community mental health centers, nonprofits, and federally qualified health centers regularly hire associate-level counselors under supervision. These employers understand that new graduates need supervised hours to complete licensure and are more likely to support OPT students.
Clarify your supervision requirements upfront
Most states require 2,000 to 4,000 supervised hours post-graduation. Ask prospective employers about their licensed supervisor availability before accepting an offer. An employer without a qualified supervisor on staff cannot fulfill your licensure requirements.
Connect your degree field to your job title
Your OPT must be directly related to your degree. A degree in Marriage and Family Therapy supports Family Counselor roles clearly. If your degree is in a broader field like Psychology, document the coursework and clinical training that directly aligns with the position.
Apply for STEM OPT extension if your program qualifies
Some counseling-adjacent programs in social and behavioral sciences may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm with your DSO whether your program's CIP code qualifies. A STEM extension gives you significantly more time to complete licensure and secure H-1B visa sponsorship.
Prepare documentation of your clinical training
Employers often want evidence that your practicum and internship hours are legitimate. Have your university supervisor provide a letter detailing hours completed, populations served, and theoretical frameworks used. This strengthens both your job application and any future visa sponsorship petition.
Family Counselor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Family Counselor on OPT without a state license?
Yes, in most states you can work under supervision as an associate or intern counselor while completing your licensure hours. Your job title and duties must still align with your degree field for OPT compliance. Make sure your employer has a licensed supervisor on staff who meets your state's requirements for post-graduate supervision.
Do Family Counselor employers typically sponsor OPT students?
Community mental health agencies, nonprofits, school districts, and federally qualified health centers are the most OPT-friendly employers in this field. Private practices are less likely to sponsor because of their smaller size. Searching Migrate Mate filters for employers who have actively hired OPT students in counseling roles, which saves significant research time.
Does a Family Counselor role qualify for H-1B sponsorship after OPT?
Family Counselor positions generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as counseling, psychology, or social work. Roles requiring state licensure strengthen the specialty occupation argument. Employers in healthcare systems and large nonprofits are more likely to file H-1B petitions than smaller private employers.
How does state licensing affect my OPT authorization?
OPT authorization is granted by USCIS based on your degree field alignment, not your licensure status. You can be authorized to work on OPT before you hold a full license. However, practicing without the required state credential is a legal violation separate from your immigration status, so you must work within the scope your state license level permits.
What counts as a qualifying Family Counselor job for OPT purposes?
The position must be directly related to your degree and require at least 20 hours of work per week. Roles in marriage and family therapy, child and adolescent counseling, substance abuse counseling, and school counseling all qualify if your degree field aligns. Volunteer positions and unpaid internships also count toward OPT, provided the hours threshold is met.