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MHT Certification in Nebraska

Launch your mental health career in Nebraska. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 950+ job openings statewide.

$40,000Avg. Salary
950+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Nebraska

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Top Nebraska MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Lincoln Regional Center

250 Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 801 W Prospector Pl, Lincoln, NE 68522

Phone: (402) 479-5200

State psychiatric facility

Nebraska Medicine

809 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 42nd and Emile, Omaha, NE 68198

Phone: (402) 559-4000

UNMC academic center

CHI Health

1,400+ Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple NE locations

Phone: (402) 343-4500

Catholic system Nebraska

Bryan Health

643 Beds

40+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1600 S 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68506

Phone: (402) 481-1111

Lincoln market leader

Additional Employers

Methodist Health System

35+ hires/year

Omaha system

Phone: (402) 354-4000

Regional West Medical Center

20+ hires/year

Western Nebraska

Phone: (308) 635-3711

VA Nebraska-Western Iowa

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (402) 346-8800

Boys Town National Research Hospital

25+ hires/year

Pediatric behavioral

Phone: (402) 498-6511

Nebraska 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 Nebraska Region

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Career Advancement in Nebraska

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$34,000-$40,000

Entry Point

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 Nebraska

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

Nebraska MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Nebraska DHHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (402) 471-8553

dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Behavioral-Health.aspx

Why Nebraska for MHT Careers?

Nebraska's MHT market is concentrated in Omaha and Lincoln which together account for 65% of 950+ annual openings. Lincoln Regional Center employs 80+ MHTs with state benefits. Nebraska Medicine and CHI Health dominate the Omaha market. Bryan Health leads Lincoln. Cost of living is among the Midwest's lowest. Rural Nebraska faces severe shortages—Great Plains facilities offer signing bonuses and loan repayment. The state's community mental health network employs MHTs across smaller communities.

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