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MHT Certification in Oregon

Launch your mental health career in Oregon. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 2,200+ job openings statewide.

$46,000Avg. Salary
2,200+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
100% Online
Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Oregon

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

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Top Oregon MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Oregon State Hospital

650 Beds

300+ MHT hires/year

Address: 2600 Center St NE, Salem, OR 97301

Phone: (503) 945-2800

State psychiatric PERS SEIU

Providence Health Oregon

1,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple OR locations

Phone: (503) 215-1111

Oregon's largest system

Legacy Health

900+ Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1919 NW Lovejoy St, Portland, OR 97209

Phone: (503) 415-5600

Portland system

OHSU

576 Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239

Phone: (503) 494-8311

Academic medical center

Additional Employers

Kaiser Permanente NW

50+ hires/year

Integrated system

Phone: (503) 813-2000

PeaceHealth

40+ hires/year

Lane County and coast

Phone: (541) 686-7300

Salem Health

35+ hires/year

Salem regional

Phone: (503) 561-5200

VA Portland

35+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (503) 220-8262

Oregon MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$38,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$46,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$55,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$64,000

+ benefits

Salary by Oregon Region

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Career Advancement in Oregon

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$38,000-$46,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$46,000-$55,000

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 Oregon

How much do certified MHTs make in Oregon?
Certified MHTs in Oregon earn $46,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $38,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $64,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Oregon?
Oregon 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.

Oregon MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Oregon Health Authority - BH

Phone: (503) 945-5763

www.oregon.gov/oha/hsd/amh/pages/index.aspx

Why Oregon for MHT Careers?

Oregon offers strong MHT opportunities with 2,200+ annual openings and 12% job growth. Portland metro concentrates 55% of positions. Oregon State Hospital in Salem employs 300+ MHTs with PERS pension and SEIU representation. Providence, Legacy, and OHSU dominate the Portland market. Progressive mental health policies support expanded services. Rural Oregon faces severe shortages—coastal and eastern facilities offer signing bonuses. No sales tax but high income tax affects take-home pay.

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