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MHT Certification in Oklahoma

Launch your mental health career in Oklahoma. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,800+ job openings statewide.

$36,000Avg. Salary
1,800+Annual Openings
11%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Oklahoma

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Top Oklahoma MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Oklahoma DMHSAS Facilities

600+ Beds

200+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple OK locations

Phone: (405) 522-3908

Griffin Memorial and others

INTEGRIS Health

1,500+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3300 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73112

Phone: (405) 949-3011

OKC market leader

SSM Health Oklahoma

700+ Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple OKC locations

Phone: (405) 272-7000

Catholic system

Saint Francis Health System

1,100+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 6161 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74136

Phone: (918) 494-2200

Tulsa market leader

Additional Employers

Hillcrest HealthCare System

40+ hires/year

Tulsa system

Phone: (918) 579-1000

OU Health

45+ hires/year

Academic medical center

Phone: (405) 271-4700

Cherokee Nation Health

35+ hires/year

Tribal health system

Phone: (918) 453-5000

VA Oklahoma City

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (405) 456-1000

Oklahoma MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$30,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$36,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$43,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$50,000

+ benefits

Salary by Oklahoma Region

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Career Advancement in Oklahoma

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$30,000-$36,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$36,000-$43,000

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 Oklahoma

How much do certified MHTs make in Oklahoma?
Certified MHTs in Oklahoma earn $36,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $30,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $50,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Oklahoma DMHSAS

Phone: (405) 522-3908

oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

Why Oklahoma for MHT Careers?

Oklahoma offers affordable entry into MHT careers with 1,800+ annual openings and low cost of living. Oklahoma City and Tulsa together concentrate 65% of positions. Griffin Memorial Hospital and other state facilities employ 200+ MHTs with state benefits. INTEGRIS and SSM Health dominate the Oklahoma City market; Saint Francis leads Tulsa. Rural Oklahoma faces severe shortages—tribal and community facilities offer signing bonuses. Native American health systems serve significant populations.

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