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MHT Certification in Louisiana

Launch your mental health career in Louisiana. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 2,400+ job openings statewide.

$36,000Avg. Salary
2,400+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Louisiana

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Top Louisiana MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Ochsner Health

2,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Louisiana locations

Phone: (504) 842-3000

Louisiana's largest system NOLA

LCMC Health

1,200+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple New Orleans locations

Phone: (504) 903-2878

University Medical Center NOLA

Our Lady of the Lake

1,100+ Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: (225) 765-6565

Baton Rouge market leader

Eastern Louisiana Mental Health

472 Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 4502 US-951, Jackson, LA 70748

Phone: (225) 634-0100

State psychiatric east

Additional Employers

Central Louisiana State Hospital

45+ hires/year

State psychiatric central

Phone: (318) 484-6200

Willis-Knighton Health

40+ hires/year

Shreveport market leader

Phone: (318) 212-4000

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady

35+ hires/year

Catholic system

Phone: (225) 765-8888

VA Southeast Louisiana

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (504) 507-2000

Louisiana MHT Salary Guide

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

Salary by Louisiana Region

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Career Advancement in Louisiana

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$30,000-$36,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$36,000-$43,000

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 Louisiana

How much do certified MHTs make in Louisiana?
Certified MHTs in Louisiana earn $36,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $30,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $50,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Louisiana?
Louisiana 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.

Louisiana MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Louisiana Dept of Health - Office of Behavioral Health

Phone: (225) 342-9500

ldh.la.gov/page/office-of-behavioral-health

Why Louisiana for MHT Careers?

Louisiana's MHT market is concentrated in New Orleans and Baton Rouge which together account for 55% of 2,400+ annual openings. Two state psychiatric facilities—Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System and Central Louisiana State Hospital—employ 180+ MHTs. Ochsner Health dominates New Orleans hiring 80+ MHTs annually. Bilingual French/Creole and Spanish speakers are valued across the Gulf Coast. Hurricane season creates periodic disaster mental health demands. Cost of living is among the South's lowest.

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