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MHT Certification in North Dakota

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$42,000Avg. Salary
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How to Get MHT Certified in North Dakota

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Top North Dakota MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

North Dakota State Hospital

140 Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2605 Circle Dr SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

Phone: (701) 253-3650

State psychiatric facility

Sanford Health

600+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102

Phone: (701) 234-2000

ND's largest system

CHI St. Alexius

306 Beds

40+ MHT hires/year

Address: 900 E Broadway Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501

Phone: (701) 530-7000

Bismarck market leader

Altru Health System

277 Beds

30+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1200 S Columbia Rd, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Phone: (701) 780-5000

Grand Forks regional

Additional Employers

Trinity Health

25+ hires/year

Northwest ND

Phone: (701) 857-5000

VA Fargo

20+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (701) 232-3241

Prairie St. John's

25+ hires/year

Private psychiatric

Phone: (701) 476-7200

McKenzie County Healthcare

15+ hires/year

Oil region premium pay

Phone: (701) 842-3000

North Dakota 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 North Dakota Region

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Career Advancement in North Dakota

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$35,000-$42,000

Entry Point

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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 North Dakota

How much do certified MHTs make in North Dakota?
Certified MHTs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota?
North Dakota 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 Dakota MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

ND DHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (701) 328-8920

www.behavioralhealth.nd.gov

Why North Dakota for MHT Careers?

North Dakota's small population creates a tight MHT market with 320+ annual openings. Fargo and Bismarck together concentrate 60% of positions. North Dakota State Hospital in Jamestown employs 60+ MHTs with state benefits. Sanford Health and CHI St. Alexius dominate the market. Oil boom regions in western ND offer premium wages. Rural North Dakota faces severe shortages—facilities offer signing bonuses, loan repayment, and housing assistance. Cost of living is moderate.

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