Launch your mental health career in Louisiana. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 2,400+ job openings statewide.
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$0Complete 80 hours of self-paced coursework. 8-12 weeks typical.
$0Finish coursework. Pay only when you're ready.
$650Take AMCA MHTC exam online. 100 questions, 70% to pass.
IncludedLouisiana's major healthcare systems and state facilities actively hire AMCA-certified MHTs.
80+ MHT hires/year
Address: Multiple Louisiana locations
Phone: (504) 842-3000
Louisiana's largest system NOLA
55+ MHT hires/year
Address: Multiple New Orleans locations
Phone: (504) 903-2878
University Medical Center NOLA
50+ MHT hires/year
Address: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 765-6565
Baton Rouge market leader
60+ MHT hires/year
Address: 4502 US-951, Jackson, LA 70748
Phone: (225) 634-0100
State psychiatric east
45+ hires/year
State psychiatric central
Phone: (318) 484-6200
40+ hires/year
Shreveport market leader
Phone: (318) 212-4000
35+ hires/year
Catholic system
Phone: (225) 765-8888
30+ hires/year
Federal VA benefits
Phone: (504) 507-2000
AMCA certification adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers
Entry Level
$30,000
0-1 year exp.
Certified Avg
$36,000
AMCA MHTC
Experienced
$43,000
3-5 years
Top Earners
$50,000
+ benefits
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MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder
$30,000-$36,000
Entry Point
$36,000-$43,000
2-4 Years
$65K-$90K
BSN Degree
$110K-$140K
MSN/DNP
Everything you need to know about MHT certification in Louisiana
Louisiana Dept of Health - Office of Behavioral Health
Phone: (225) 342-9500
ldh.la.gov/page/office-of-behavioral-healthFree to enroll. Free to learn. $650 to complete. AMCA MHTC certification included.
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