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MHT Certification in Mississippi

Launch your mental health career in Mississippi. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,200+ job openings statewide.

$34,000Avg. Salary
1,200+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
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How to Get MHT Certified in Mississippi

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Top Mississippi MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Mississippi State Hospital

682 Beds

120+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3550 MS-468, Whitfield, MS 39193

Phone: (601) 351-8000

State's largest psychiatric

UMMC

722 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: (601) 984-1000

State's academic medical center

Baptist Memorial Health Care

800+ Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple MS locations

Phone: (662) 779-5000

North Mississippi dominant

Merit Health

600+ Beds

40+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple MS locations

Phone: (601) 443-0000

Central Mississippi system

Additional Employers

Singing River Health System

30+ hires/year

Gulf Coast

Phone: (228) 809-5000

North Mississippi Health Services

35+ hires/year

NE Mississippi

Phone: (662) 377-3000

Forrest General Hospital

25+ hires/year

SE Mississippi

Phone: (601) 288-7000

VA Gulf Coast

20+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (228) 523-5000

Mississippi MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$28,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$34,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$40,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$46,000

+ benefits

Salary by Mississippi Region

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Career Advancement in Mississippi

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$28,000-$34,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$34,000-$40,000

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 Mississippi

How much do certified MHTs make in Mississippi?
Certified MHTs in Mississippi earn $34,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $28,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $46,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Mississippi?
Mississippi 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.

Mississippi MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Mississippi DMH

Phone: (601) 359-1288

www.dmh.ms.gov

Why Mississippi for MHT Careers?

Mississippi offers affordable entry into MHT careers with the lowest cost of living in the nation making $34,000 salaries stretch further. The state operates Mississippi State Hospital (Whitfield) and other facilities employing 180+ MHTs with state benefits. UMMC in Jackson is the state's academic medical center. Baptist Memorial and Merit Health systems provide private sector opportunities. Rural Mississippi faces severe shortages—community mental health centers offer signing bonuses. Delta region facilities struggle to recruit.

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