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MHT Certification in Montana

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$40,000Avg. Salary
480+Annual Openings
13%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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Top Montana MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Montana State Hospital

189 Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 300 Galen Rd, Warm Springs, MT 59756

Phone: (406) 693-7000

State psychiatric facility

Billings Clinic

304 Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2800 10th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101

Phone: (406) 238-2501

Montana's largest

SCL Health Montana

500+ Beds

40+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple MT locations

Phone: (406) 327-4400

St. Patrick and Holy Rosary

Providence Montana

168 Beds

30+ MHT hires/year

Address: 500 W Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802

Phone: (406) 543-7271

Western Montana

Additional Employers

Benefis Health System

25+ hires/year

North Central Montana

Phone: (406) 455-5000

VA Montana

20+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (406) 442-6410

Indian Health Service

25+ hires/year

Tribal health system

Phone: (406) 247-7107

Shodair Children's Hospital

20+ hires/year

Pediatric psychiatric

Phone: (406) 444-7500

Montana MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$34,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$40,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$48,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$55,000

+ benefits

Salary by Montana Region

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Career Advancement in Montana

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$34,000-$40,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$40,000-$48,000

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 Montana

How much do certified MHTs make in Montana?
Certified MHTs in Montana earn $40,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $34,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $55,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Montana?
Montana 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.

Montana MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Montana DPHHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (406) 444-3964

dphhs.mt.gov/amdd

Why Montana for MHT Careers?

Montana's vast geography and small population create unique MHT challenges with 480+ annual openings and 13% job growth. Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs employs 60+ MHTs with state benefits. Billings Clinic and SCL Health are the state's largest private systems. Rural Montana faces severe shortages—frontier facilities offer signing bonuses, loan repayment, and housing assistance. Indian Health Service facilities serve large Native American populations. Quality of life attracts workers seeking outdoor recreation.

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