Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs for OPT Students
Licensed Professional Counselor jobs on OPT require active state licensure, which typically takes 2 to 3 years of supervised post-graduation hours. Most employers sponsor H-1B or O-1 visas for licensed candidates. Your F-1 OPT authorization covers full-time counseling roles in clinical, school, or community settings.
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Get Access To All JobsLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Full-Time or Part-Time
CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) to join our APA-accredited, clinician-led behavioral health team. Since 1995, CHE has been a national leader in adult and geriatric mental health, serving over 100,000 patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states.
Position Highlights
- Full-time or part-time schedules
- Create your own hours (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM)
- No nights, weekends, or on-call
- Work close to home within local partnered facilities
- Consistent, reliable caseload
- Ideal for newly licensed LPCs or those seeking supplemental income
Benefits (W2 Employed)
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with 25% match on the first 6% of deferrals
- Medical, Dental, Vision (FT)
- Free CEUs/CMEs, training, and supervision
- EMR for efficient documentation
- Strong clinical and administrative support
- Excellent work-life balance
What You’ll Do
- Provide therapy and behavioral health services to adult and senior populations
- Work in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings
- Customize treatment plans within an integrated care team
- Manage your caseload independently while focusing fully on patient care
What We Provide
- A clinically and financially rewarding role
- Flexible scheduling tailored to personal and professional needs
- Training and supervision in geropsychology
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling
- Active LPC license in the state of practice
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CHE offers flexibility, stability, training, and meaningful clinical work. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team and explore positions near you.
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Full-Time or Part-Time
CHE Behavioral Health Services is seeking Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) to join our APA-accredited, clinician-led behavioral health team. Since 1995, CHE has been a national leader in adult and geriatric mental health, serving over 100,000 patients across 800+ facilities in 11+ states.
Position Highlights
- Full-time or part-time schedules
- Create your own hours (Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM)
- No nights, weekends, or on-call
- Work close to home within local partnered facilities
- Consistent, reliable caseload
- Ideal for newly licensed LPCs or those seeking supplemental income
Benefits (W2 Employed)
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) with 25% match on the first 6% of deferrals
- Medical, Dental, Vision (FT)
- Free CEUs/CMEs, training, and supervision
- EMR for efficient documentation
- Strong clinical and administrative support
- Excellent work-life balance
What You’ll Do
- Provide therapy and behavioral health services to adult and senior populations
- Work in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings
- Customize treatment plans within an integrated care team
- Manage your caseload independently while focusing fully on patient care
What We Provide
- A clinically and financially rewarding role
- Flexible scheduling tailored to personal and professional needs
- Training and supervision in geropsychology
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Counseling
- Active LPC license in the state of practice
Apply Today
CHE offers flexibility, stability, training, and meaningful clinical work. Apply now to connect with our recruitment team and explore positions near you.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Professional Counselor
Prioritize licensure before your OPT clock runs out
Many states require 2,000 to 4,000 supervised hours for LPC licensure. Start your provisional or associate license application immediately after graduation so you're fully licensed before employers need to begin visa sponsorship conversations.
Target employers with a track record of sponsoring counselors
Large hospital systems, university counseling centers, and federally funded community mental health centers have established HR processes for work authorization. Smaller private practices rarely have immigration infrastructure in place to support sponsorship.
Frame your STEM degree advantage if applicable
If your counseling program is STEM-designated, you qualify for 36 months of OPT instead of 12. Confirm your program's CIP code with your DSO and lead with this in employer conversations. It significantly reduces urgency around the sponsorship timeline.
Address your work authorization proactively during interviews
Don't wait for employers to raise the visa question. State your OPT authorization period clearly, mention H-1B eligibility, and explain what sponsorship actually requires from them. Informed employers are far more likely to engage seriously with the process.
Research state licensure reciprocity before targeting roles
LPC licenses don't transfer automatically across state lines. If you're considering relocating for a sponsored role, confirm the new state accepts reciprocity or endorsement from your licensing state. Relicensing delays can complicate visa petition timelines significantly.
Connect with professional associations that support international counselors
Organizations like the American Counseling Association maintain active professional networks. Many employer contacts at counseling centers and health systems come through these channels, where your credentials and OPT status are already understood in context by hiring managers.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Licensed Professional Counselor on F-1 OPT?
Yes, F-1 OPT authorizes full-time employment in roles directly related to your degree field. For counseling graduates, this includes clinical counselor, mental health counselor, and therapist positions. Your work must be in a counseling-related capacity, not a general administrative or unrelated support role, to remain compliant with OPT employment requirements.
Do Licensed Professional Counselor jobs typically offer H-1B visa sponsorship?
Sponsorship availability varies significantly by employer type. Large healthcare systems, university counseling centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified health centers sponsor H-1B visas more regularly than private practices. The H-1B specialty occupation standard is generally met for LPC roles requiring a master's degree in counseling or a closely related field.
How does state licensure affect my OPT employment options as a counselor?
Most employers require at minimum a provisional or associate license before hiring. Without it, you can't legally provide counseling services in most states. Since OPT is time-limited, prioritizing your supervised hours and licensure application immediately after graduation is critical. Some states offer temporary licenses for new graduates that allow you to begin accruing hours while your application is pending.
Where can I find Licensed Professional Counselor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists counseling and mental health roles from employers familiar with sponsoring international candidates on OPT. Filtering by role type and sponsorship history helps you avoid applying to positions where OPT authorization will be an immediate barrier. Start your search on Migrate Mate to focus your time on employers already equipped to hire you.
Does a STEM OPT extension apply to Licensed Professional Counselor programs?
It depends on your specific program's CIP code classification. Most traditional counseling programs are not STEM-designated, which means standard 12-month OPT applies. However, some counseling programs with a research or quantitative focus have received STEM designation. Confirm your program's status with your designated school official before relying on a 36-month OPT timeline in your job search planning.
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