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MHT Certification in Indiana

Launch your mental health career in Indiana. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 3,200+ job openings statewide.

$39,000Avg. Salary
3,200+Annual Openings
11%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Indiana

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Top Indiana MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Indiana University Health

3,000+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: 340 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: (317) 962-5900

Indiana's largest system academic

Community Health Network

1,200+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Indianapolis locations

Phone: (317) 355-1411

Central Indiana system

Ascension St. Vincent

1,800+ Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2001 W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Phone: (317) 338-2345

Catholic health system

Eskenazi Health

327 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: (317) 880-0000

Marion County safety-net academic

Additional Employers

Parkview Health

50+ hires/year

Fort Wayne market leader

Phone: (260) 373-4000

Richmond State Hospital

40+ hires/year

State psychiatric forensic

Phone: (765) 966-0511

Logansport State Hospital

35+ hires/year

State psychiatric facility

Phone: (574) 722-4141

Deaconess Health System

45+ hires/year

Evansville market leader

Phone: (812) 450-5000

Indiana MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$33,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$39,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$46,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$54,000

+ benefits

Salary by Indiana Region

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Career Advancement in Indiana

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$33,000-$39,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$39,000-$46,000

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 Indiana

How much do certified MHTs make in Indiana?
Certified MHTs in Indiana earn $39,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $33,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $54,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Indiana?
Indiana 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.

Indiana MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Indiana FSSA - Division of Mental Health

Phone: (317) 232-7800

www.in.gov/fssa/dmha/

Why Indiana for MHT Careers?

Indiana's MHT market offers solid opportunities with 3,200+ annual openings. Indianapolis concentrates 40% of positions. Six state psychiatric facilities through FSSA employ 300+ MHTs with state benefits. Indiana University Health (IU Health) dominates Indianapolis, hiring 100+ MHTs annually. Cost of living is among the Midwest's lowest. Rural Indiana facilities offer signing bonuses and loan repayment. Indiana's opioid crisis has driven behavioral health expansion.

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