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MHT Certification in North Carolina

Launch your mental health career in North Carolina. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 4,800+ job openings statewide.

$40,000Avg. Salary
4,800+Annual Openings
13%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
100% Online
Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in North Carolina

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Top North Carolina MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

NC State Psychiatric Hospitals

800+ Beds

350+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3 facilities statewide

Phone: (919) 733-7011

Central Regional Broughton Cherry

Atrium Health

2,500+ Beds

120+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

Phone: (704) 355-2000

Charlotte dominant

UNC Health

1,000+ Beds

90+ MHT hires/year

Address: 101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Phone: (984) 974-1000

Academic medical center

Duke Health

1,000+ Beds

85+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710

Phone: (919) 684-8111

World-class academic center

Additional Employers

Novant Health

70+ hires/year

Charlotte and Triad

Phone: (704) 384-4000

WakeMed Health

50+ hires/year

Raleigh market

Phone: (919) 350-8000

Cone Health

45+ hires/year

Triad region

Phone: (336) 832-7000

Mission Health

40+ hires/year

Western NC HCA

Phone: (828) 213-1111

North Carolina 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

$56,000

+ benefits

Salary by North Carolina Region

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Career Advancement in North Carolina

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 North Carolina

How much do certified MHTs make in North Carolina?
Certified MHTs in North Carolina earn $40,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $34,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $56,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in North Carolina?
North Carolina 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.

North Carolina MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

NC DHHS - DMH/DD/SAS

Phone: (919) 733-7011

www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/mental-health-developmental-disabilities-and-substance-abuse

Why North Carolina for MHT Careers?

North Carolina's booming population creates strong MHT demand with 4,800+ annual openings and 13% job growth. The Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) and Charlotte together concentrate 55% of positions. Three state psychiatric hospitals employ 350+ MHTs with state benefits. Atrium Health and UNC Health dominate their respective markets. Duke Health provides world-class academic opportunities. Rural Appalachian NC faces severe shortages with signing bonuses.

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