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MHT Certification in Hawaii

Launch your mental health career in Hawaii. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 450+ job openings statewide.

$46,000Avg. Salary
450+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Hawaii

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Top Hawaii MHT Employers

Hawaii's major healthcare systems and state facilities actively hire AMCA-certified MHTs.

Major Employers

Hawaii State Hospital

202 Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 45-710 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Phone: (808) 247-2191

State's primary psychiatric facility

The Queen's Health Systems

1,000+ Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 691-5900

Hawaii's largest system

Hawaii Pacific Health

800+ Beds

35+ MHT hires/year

Address: 55 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813

Phone: (808) 535-7401

Kapiolani and Pali Momi

Maui Memorial Medical Center

213 Beds

20+ MHT hires/year

Address: 221 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 244-9056

Maui's primary hospital

Additional Employers

Hilo Medical Center

15+ hires/year

Big Island east side

Phone: (808) 932-3000

Kona Community Hospital

12+ hires/year

Big Island west side

Phone: (808) 322-9311

VA Pacific Islands

25+ hires/year

Federal VA military population

Phone: (808) 433-0600

Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health

20+ hires/year

Private psychiatric hospital

Phone: (808) 671-8511

Hawaii MHT Salary Guide

AMCA certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers

Entry Level

$38,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$46,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$55,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$65,000

+ benefits

Salary by Hawaii Region

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Career Advancement in Hawaii

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$38,000-$46,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$46,000-$55,000

2-4 Years

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RN-Psych

$65K-$90K

BSN Degree

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PMHNP

$110K-$140K

MSN/DNP

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about MHT certification in Hawaii

How much do certified MHTs make in Hawaii?
Certified MHTs in Hawaii earn $46,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $38,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $65,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Hawaii?
Hawaii does not legally require MHT certification. However, major employers strongly prefer AMCA-certified candidates. Certification improves hiring priority, starting wages, and advancement opportunities.
How much does MHT certification cost?
Through EHired, MHT training is free to enroll and learn. The $650 program completion fee covers everything: coursework, AMCA exam registration, exam fee, certification processing, and digital certificate.
How long does MHT certification take?
EHired's self-paced program takes 8-12 weeks (80 hours coursework). The AMCA exam is 100 questions, 2 hours, 70% passing. Total timeline: 10-14 weeks.

Hawaii MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

  • • Licensure: Not required
  • • Certification: Preferred by employers
  • • Background Check: Required
  • • Education: High school diploma/GED

Regulatory Contact

Hawaii Dept of Health - Behavioral Health

Phone: (808) 586-4416

health.hawaii.gov/amhd

Why Hawaii for MHT Careers?

Hawaii offers MHT salaries averaging $46,000—among the highest in the nation—reflecting extreme cost of living and geographic isolation. Chronic healthcare workforce shortages create strong demand. Hawaii State Hospital on Oahu employs 50+ MHTs with excellent state benefits including pension. Queen's Health Systems and Hawaii Pacific Health together hire 80+ MHTs annually. Each island has distinct opportunities. Oahu concentrates 70% of positions. Neighbor islands face severe shortages and offer relocation packages, housing assistance, and premium pay.

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