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MHT Certification in New York

Launch your mental health career in New York. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 9,500+ job openings statewide.

$52,000Avg. Salary
9,500+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
100% Online
Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in New York

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Complete 80 hours of self-paced coursework. 8-12 weeks typical.

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

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Top New York MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

NYS OMH Psychiatric Centers

4,500+ Beds

2500+ MHT hires/year

Address: 24 facilities statewide

Phone: (800) 597-8481

State system pension CSEA union

NYC Health + Hospitals

4,000+ Beds

400+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple NYC locations

Phone: (844) 692-4692

Nation's largest public system

Mount Sinai Health System

2,800+ Beds

150+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029

Phone: (212) 241-6500

Academic medical center

NYU Langone Health

1,900+ Beds

120+ MHT hires/year

Address: 550 First Ave, New York, NY 10016

Phone: (212) 263-7300

Academic medical center

Additional Employers

NewYork-Presbyterian

130+ hires/year

Columbia/Weill Cornell

Phone: (212) 746-5454

Northwell Health

100+ hires/year

Long Island dominant

Phone: (888) 321-5433

Montefiore Health System

80+ hires/year

Bronx Einstein affiliation

Phone: (718) 920-4321

Kaleida Health

50+ hires/year

Western NY largest

Phone: (716) 859-5600

New York MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$44,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$52,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$62,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$75,000

+ benefits

Salary by New York Region

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Career Advancement in New York

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$44,000-$52,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$52,000-$62,000

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 York

How much do certified MHTs make in New York?
Certified MHTs in New York earn $52,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $44,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $75,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in New York?
New York 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 York MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

NYS Office of Mental Health

Phone: (800) 597-8481

omh.ny.gov

Why New York for MHT Careers?

New York offers the third-largest MHT job market nationally with 9,500+ annual openings. NYC concentrates 55% of positions with wages reaching $75,000. NYS OMH operates 24 psychiatric facilities employing 2,500+ MHTs with excellent state benefits, pension, and union representation. NYC Health + Hospitals is the nation's largest public health system. Mount Sinai, NYU Langone, and NewYork-Presbyterian provide world-class opportunities. Upstate offers lower cost of living. Bilingual Spanish speakers earn significant premiums in NYC.

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