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MHT Certification in Ohio

Launch your mental health career in Ohio. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 5,600+ job openings statewide.

$40,000Avg. Salary
5,600+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Ohio

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Top Ohio MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Ohio DMHAS State Hospitals

1,200+ Beds

500+ MHT hires/year

Address: 6 facilities statewide

Phone: (614) 466-2596

State system OPERS pension

Cleveland Clinic

1,400+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195

Phone: (216) 444-2200

World-renowned system

Ohio State Wexner Medical

1,300+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210

Phone: (614) 293-8000

Academic medical center

UC Health

700+ Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: 234 Goodman St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Phone: (513) 584-1000

Cincinnati academic

Additional Employers

University Hospitals

70+ hires/year

Cleveland system

Phone: (216) 844-1000

OhioHealth

75+ hires/year

Columbus dominant

Phone: (614) 544-4000

Kettering Health

45+ hires/year

Dayton region

Phone: (937) 298-4331

TriHealth

50+ hires/year

Cincinnati system

Phone: (513) 569-5400

Ohio 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 Ohio Region

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Career Advancement in Ohio

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$34,000-$40,000

Entry Point

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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 Ohio

How much do certified MHTs make in Ohio?
Certified MHTs in Ohio 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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.

Ohio MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Ohio DMHAS

Phone: (614) 466-2596

mha.ohio.gov

Why Ohio for MHT Careers?

Ohio offers one of the Midwest's largest MHT markets with 5,600+ annual openings. Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati together concentrate 60% of positions. Six state psychiatric hospitals employ 500+ MHTs with OPERS pension and benefits. Cleveland Clinic and Ohio State Wexner provide world-class opportunities. Cost of living is among the lowest for major metro areas. Appalachian Ohio faces severe shortages with hiring incentives. Strong community mental health network statewide.

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