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MHT Certification in Iowa

Launch your mental health career in Iowa. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,400+ job openings statewide.

$40,000Avg. Salary
1,400+Annual Openings
9%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Iowa

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Top Iowa MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

UnityPoint Health

1,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Iowa locations

Phone: (515) 241-6161

Iowa's largest system statewide

MercyOne

1,200+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Iowa locations

Phone: (515) 358-9600

Catholic system statewide

University of Iowa Hospitals

811 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone: (319) 356-1616

Academic medical center research

Mental Health Institute Independence

62 Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2277 Iowa Ave, Independence, IA 50644

Phone: (319) 334-2583

State psychiatric north

Additional Employers

Mental Health Institute Clarinda

40+ hires/year

State psychiatric south

Phone: (712) 542-2161

VA Central Iowa

35+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (515) 699-5999

Broadlawns Medical Center

30+ hires/year

Polk County public hospital

Phone: (515) 282-2200

Genesis Health System

25+ hires/year

Quad Cities

Phone: (563) 421-1000

Iowa MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$34,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$40,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$48,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$55,000

+ benefits

Salary by Iowa Region

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Career Advancement in Iowa

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$34,000-$40,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$40,000-$48,000

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 Iowa

How much do certified MHTs make in Iowa?
Certified MHTs in Iowa earn $40,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $34,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $55,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Iowa?
Iowa 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.

Iowa MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Iowa DHS - Mental Health and Disability Services

Phone: (515) 281-8580

dhs.iowa.gov/mhds-providers

Why Iowa for MHT Careers?

Iowa's MHT market is distributed statewide with Des Moines and Iowa City together accounting for 45% of 1,400+ annual openings. Two Mental Health Institutes—Independence and Clarinda—employ 90+ MHTs with IPERS pension. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne dominate Iowa's healthcare market. University of Iowa Hospitals provides academic opportunities. Cost of living is among the nation's lowest. Critical access hospitals offer hiring incentives outside metro areas.

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