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MHT Certification in Nevada

Launch your mental health career in Nevada. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,600+ job openings statewide.

$44,000Avg. Salary
1,600+Annual Openings
15%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Nevada

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Top Nevada MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health

190 Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: 6161 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Phone: (702) 486-6000

State psychiatric - Las Vegas

Sunrise Health System

800+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3186 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phone: (702) 731-8000

HCA Las Vegas

UMC Southern Nevada

564 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1800 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Phone: (702) 383-2000

Clark County public

Dignity Health Nevada

600+ Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Las Vegas locations

Phone: (702) 616-5000

Catholic system

Additional Employers

Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health

50+ hires/year

State psychiatric - Reno

Phone: (775) 688-2001

Renown Health

40+ hires/year

Northern Nevada largest

Phone: (775) 982-4100

VA Sierra Nevada

25+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (775) 786-7200

VA Southern Nevada

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (702) 791-9000

Nevada MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$37,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$44,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$52,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$62,000

+ benefits

Salary by Nevada Region

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Career Advancement in Nevada

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$37,000-$44,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$44,000-$52,000

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 Nevada

How much do certified MHTs make in Nevada?
Certified MHTs in Nevada earn $44,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $37,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $62,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Nevada?
Nevada 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.

Nevada MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Nevada DHHS - DPBH

Phone: (775) 684-4200

dpbh.nv.gov

Why Nevada for MHT Careers?

Nevada's rapid population growth creates strong MHT demand with 1,600+ annual openings and 15% job growth. Las Vegas Valley concentrates 75% of positions. Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services employs 100+ MHTs with state benefits. Sunrise Health and HCA dominate Las Vegas's private market. Reno offers lower cost of living than Las Vegas. Rural Nevada faces extreme shortages—frontier facilities offer premium pay and housing. Casino industry workforce creates unique behavioral health needs.

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