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MHT Certification in New Mexico

Launch your mental health career in New Mexico. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 850+ job openings statewide.

$42,000Avg. Salary
850+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in New Mexico

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Top New Mexico MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

NM Behavioral Health Institute

236 Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3695 Hot Springs Blvd, Las Vegas, NM 87701

Phone: (505) 454-2100

State psychiatric facility

Presbyterian Healthcare

700+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Phone: (505) 841-1234

NM's largest system

UNM Health

537 Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Phone: (505) 272-2111

Academic medical center

Lovelace Health System

400+ Beds

35+ MHT hires/year

Address: 601 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102

Phone: (505) 727-8000

Albuquerque system

Additional Employers

Christus St. Vincent

30+ hires/year

Santa Fe regional

Phone: (505) 983-3361

Indian Health Service

40+ hires/year

Tribal health system

Phone: (505) 256-6800

Memorial Medical Center

25+ hires/year

Southern NM

Phone: (575) 522-8641

VA New Mexico

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (505) 265-1711

New Mexico MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$35,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$42,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$50,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$58,000

+ benefits

Salary by New Mexico Region

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Career Advancement in New Mexico

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$35,000-$42,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$42,000-$50,000

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 Mexico

How much do certified MHTs make in New Mexico?
Certified MHTs in New Mexico earn $42,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $35,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $58,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in New Mexico?
New Mexico 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 Mexico MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

New Mexico BHSD

Phone: (505) 476-9266

www.hsd.state.nm.us/behavioral-health-services-division/

Why New Mexico for MHT Careers?

New Mexico's MHT market serves a diverse population across a vast geography with 850+ annual openings and 12% job growth. Albuquerque concentrates 55% of positions. New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute in Las Vegas employs 70+ MHTs with state benefits. Presbyterian Healthcare and UNM Health dominate the Albuquerque market. Bilingual Spanish speakers earn 10-15% premiums statewide. Indian Health Service facilities serve large Native American populations. Rural New Mexico faces severe shortages with signing bonuses.

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