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MHT Certification in Maryland

Launch your mental health career in Maryland. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 3,400+ job openings statewide.

$48,000Avg. Salary
3,400+Annual Openings
11%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Maryland

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Top Maryland MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Johns Hopkins Health System

1,100+ Beds

90+ MHT hires/year

Address: 600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287

Phone: (410) 955-5000

World-class academic center research

University of Maryland Medical System

2,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Maryland locations

Phone: (410) 328-8667

State's largest system

MedStar Health

2,000+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple MD/DC locations

Phone: (410) 772-6500

Baltimore-Washington region

Spring Grove Hospital Center

397 Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: 55 Wade Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228

Phone: (410) 402-6000

State psychiatric largest

Additional Employers

Springfield Hospital Center

55+ hires/year

State psychiatric facility

Phone: (410) 795-2100

Sheppard Pratt

80+ hires/year

Nation's leading psychiatric hospital

Phone: (410) 938-3000

LifeBridge Health

50+ hires/year

Baltimore region

Phone: (410) 601-5134

VA Maryland

45+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (410) 605-7000

Maryland MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$40,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$48,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$57,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$68,000

+ benefits

Salary by Maryland Region

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Career Advancement in Maryland

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$40,000-$48,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$48,000-$57,000

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 Maryland

How much do certified MHTs make in Maryland?
Certified MHTs in Maryland earn $48,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $40,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $68,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Maryland?
Maryland 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.

Maryland MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Maryland Behavioral Health Administration

Phone: (410) 767-6500

health.maryland.gov/bha

Why Maryland for MHT Careers?

Maryland offers strong MHT salaries averaging $48,000—well above the national median—reflecting the high-wage Baltimore-Washington corridor. Four state psychiatric facilities employ 350+ MHTs with Maryland state pension and benefits. Baltimore-Washington concentrates 70% of 3,400+ annual openings. Johns Hopkins Health System provides world-class academic opportunities. NIH, Walter Reed, and federal facilities hire MHTs with federal benefits. DC suburbs offer wages approaching $60,000+. Spanish speakers earn 8-12% premiums in Prince George's County.

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