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MHT Certification in Maine

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$42,000Avg. Salary
580+Annual Openings
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How to Get MHT Certified in Maine

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Top Maine MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

MaineHealth

1,500+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Maine locations

Phone: (207) 661-0111

Maine's largest system MMC Portland

Riverview Psychiatric Center

92 Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 250 Arsenal St, Augusta, ME 04330

Phone: (207) 624-4600

State psychiatric hospital

Northern Light Health

1,000+ Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple eastern Maine locations

Phone: (207) 973-7000

Eastern Maine network

Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center

51 Beds

25+ MHT hires/year

Address: 656 State St, Bangor, ME 04401

Phone: (207) 941-4000

State psychiatric Bangor

Additional Employers

VA Maine

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (207) 623-8411

Acadia Hospital

35+ hires/year

Northern Light psychiatric

Phone: (207) 973-6100

Spring Harbor Hospital

30+ hires/year

MaineHealth psychiatric

Phone: (207) 761-2200

Mid Coast Hospital

20+ hires/year

Mid-coast region

Phone: (207) 373-6000

Maine MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$35,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$42,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$50,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$58,000

+ benefits

Salary by Maine Region

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Career Advancement in Maine

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$35,000-$42,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$42,000-$50,000

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 Maine

How much do certified MHTs make in Maine?
Certified MHTs in Maine earn $42,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $35,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $58,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Maine?
Maine 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.

Maine MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Maine DHHS - Office of Behavioral Health

Phone: (207) 287-2595

www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh

Why Maine for MHT Careers?

Maine offers a stable MHT market with 580+ annual openings concentrated in Portland-South Portland (45% of positions). Riverview Psychiatric Center in Augusta employs 70+ MHTs with Maine state benefits including pension. MaineHealth dominates operating Maine Medical Center and facilities statewide. Northern Light Health serves eastern and northern Maine. Northern and western Maine face severe shortages with signing bonuses and housing assistance. Aging population (oldest median age in US) drives geriatric psychiatry needs.

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