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MHT Certification in Kansas

Launch your mental health career in Kansas. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,350+ job openings statewide.

$38,000Avg. Salary
1,350+Annual Openings
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How to Get MHT Certified in Kansas

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Top Kansas MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

University of Kansas Health System

900+ Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160

Phone: (913) 588-5000

State's academic medical center

Larned State Hospital

290 Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1301 KS-264, Larned, KS 67550

Phone: (620) 285-2131

State psychiatric largest

Osawatomie State Hospital

166 Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 500 State Hospital Dr, Osawatomie, KS 66064

Phone: (913) 755-7000

State psychiatric facility

Ascension Via Christi

900+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Wichita locations

Phone: (316) 268-5000

Wichita market leader

Additional Employers

Stormont Vail Health

40+ hires/year

Topeka's largest

Phone: (785) 354-6000

AdventHealth

35+ hires/year

Shawnee Mission area

Phone: (913) 676-2000

VA Eastern Kansas

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (913) 682-2000

Valeo Behavioral Health

25+ hires/year

Community mental health

Phone: (785) 233-1730

Kansas 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 Kansas Region

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Career Advancement in Kansas

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 Kansas

How much do certified MHTs make in Kansas?
Certified MHTs in Kansas 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 Kansas?
Kansas 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.

Kansas MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Kansas DCF - Behavioral Health Services

Phone: (785) 296-3773

www.dcf.ks.gov/services/bhs

Why Kansas for MHT Careers?

Kansas offers a stable MHT job market with 1,350+ annual openings. Kansas City metro benefits from Missouri competition pushing wages to $40,000-$50,000. Larned State Hospital and Osawatomie State Hospital together employ 120+ MHTs with KPERS pension. University of Kansas Health System is the state's academic medical center. Ascension Via Christi dominates Wichita. Cost of living is among Midwest's lowest. Rural Kansas faces severe shortages with hiring incentives.

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