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MHT Certification in New Jersey

Launch your mental health career in New Jersey. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 4,200+ job openings statewide.

$50,000Avg. Salary
4,200+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 New Jersey

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Take AMCA MHTC exam online. 100 questions, 70% to pass.

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Top New Jersey MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

NJ State Psychiatric Hospitals

1,800+ Beds

500+ MHT hires/year

Address: 4 facilities statewide

Phone: (609) 777-0702

Greystone Trenton Ancora Ann Klein

RWJBarnabas Health

3,500+ Beds

120+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple NJ locations

Phone: (732) 937-8003

NJ's largest system

Hackensack Meridian Health

3,000+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple NJ locations

Phone: (551) 996-2000

Northern/Central NJ

Virtua Health

1,000+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple South NJ locations

Phone: (856) 355-0100

South Jersey leader

Additional Employers

AtlantiCare

40+ hires/year

Shore region

Phone: (609) 441-8682

Inspira Health

35+ hires/year

South Jersey system

Phone: (856) 641-8000

VA New Jersey

45+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (973) 676-1000

Carrier Clinic

50+ hires/year

Private psychiatric

Phone: (908) 281-1000

New Jersey MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$42,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$50,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$60,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$70,000

+ benefits

Salary by New Jersey Region

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Career Advancement in New Jersey

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$42,000-$50,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$50,000-$60,000

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 New Jersey

How much do certified MHTs make in New Jersey?
Certified MHTs in New Jersey earn $50,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $42,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $70,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in New Jersey?
New Jersey 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.

New Jersey MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

NJ Division of Mental Health Services

Phone: (609) 777-0702

www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmhas/home/

Why New Jersey for MHT Careers?

New Jersey offers strong MHT salaries averaging $50,000 reflecting the state's position between New York and Philadelphia. Four state psychiatric hospitals employ 500+ MHTs with pension and benefits. RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian are the state's largest private systems. Northern NJ wages compete with NYC ($52,000-$70,000). Central and South Jersey offer better salary-to-cost ratios. Diverse population creates demand for bilingual MHTs—Spanish speakers earn premiums in urban areas.

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