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MHT Certification in Michigan

Launch your mental health career in Michigan. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 4,800+ job openings statewide.

$42,000Avg. Salary
4,800+Annual Openings
11%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
100% Online
Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Michigan

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Top Michigan MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Michigan DHHS State Facilities

1,200+ Beds

350+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple MI locations

Phone: (517) 241-3740

State system pension benefits

Beaumont Health

2,000+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073

Phone: (248) 898-5000

Southeast Michigan largest

Henry Ford Health

1,800+ Beds

85+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: (313) 916-2600

Detroit flagship system

University of Michigan Health

1,000+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: (734) 936-4000

Academic medical center

Additional Employers

Ascension Michigan

75+ hires/year

Catholic health system

Phone: (866) 501-3627

Spectrum Health

60+ hires/year

West Michigan leader

Phone: (616) 391-1774

Sparrow Health System

40+ hires/year

Lansing market leader

Phone: (517) 364-1000

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health

55+ hires/year

Largest private behavioral MI

Phone: (616) 455-5000

Michigan 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 Michigan Region

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Career Advancement in Michigan

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$35,000-$42,000

Entry Point

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 Michigan

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

Michigan MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Michigan DHHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (517) 241-3740

www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth

Why Michigan for MHT Careers?

Michigan offers a diverse MHT job market with 4,800+ annual openings distributed between Detroit metro (45%) and outstate regions. The state operates multiple psychiatric facilities through DHHS employing 350+ MHTs with state pension and benefits. Beaumont Health, Henry Ford, and Ascension dominate southeast Michigan. University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor provides academic medical center opportunities. Grand Rapids and Lansing offer lower cost of living. Northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula face severe shortages with hiring incentives.

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