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MHT Certification in Idaho

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$38,000Avg. Salary
680+Annual Openings
13%Job Growth
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How to Get MHT Certified in Idaho

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Top Idaho MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

State Hospital South

110 Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 700 E Alice St, Blackfoot, ID 83221

Phone: (208) 785-8400

State psychiatric facility south

St. Luke's Health System

1,000+ Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712

Phone: (208) 381-2222

Idaho's largest system

Saint Alphonsus

700+ Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1055 N Curtis Rd, Boise, ID 83706

Phone: (208) 367-2121

Trinity Health system

State Hospital North

60 Beds

35+ MHT hires/year

Address: 300 Hospital Dr, Orofino, ID 83544

Phone: (208) 476-4511

State psychiatric facility north

Additional Employers

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical

25+ hires/year

Eastern Idaho hub

Phone: (208) 529-6111

Kootenai Health

30+ hires/year

Northern Idaho

Phone: (208) 625-4000

VA Boise

20+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (208) 422-1000

Portneuf Medical Center

15+ hires/year

Southeast Idaho

Phone: (208) 239-1000

Idaho MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$32,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$38,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$45,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$52,000

+ benefits

Salary by Idaho Region

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Career Advancement in Idaho

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$32,000-$38,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$38,000-$45,000

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 Idaho

How much do certified MHTs make in Idaho?
Certified MHTs in Idaho earn $38,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $32,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $52,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Idaho?
Idaho 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.

Idaho MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Idaho Dept of Health and Welfare

Phone: (208) 334-6997

healthandwelfare.idaho.gov

Why Idaho for MHT Careers?

Idaho's rapid population growth—among the fastest in the nation—has created expanding MHT opportunities. Boise metro concentrates 55% of the state's 680+ annual openings. State Hospital South (Blackfoot) and State Hospital North (Orofino) together employ 85+ MHTs with Idaho state employee benefits. St. Luke's Health System dominates Boise, hiring 60+ MHTs annually. Small-town facilities offer signing bonuses and loan repayment. Eastern Idaho and Northern Idaho face persistent shortages with hiring incentives.

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