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MHT Certification in Pennsylvania

Launch your mental health career in Pennsylvania. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 6,200+ job openings statewide.

$44,000Avg. Salary
6,200+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Pennsylvania

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Top Pennsylvania MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

PA DHS State Hospitals

1,400+ Beds

600+ MHT hires/year

Address: 6 facilities statewide

Phone: (717) 787-6443

State system SERS AFSCME

UPMC

5,000+ Beds

150+ MHT hires/year

Address: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 647-8762

Western PA dominant

Penn Medicine

2,000+ Beds

120+ MHT hires/year

Address: 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone: (215) 662-4000

Academic medical center

Jefferson Health

1,800+ Beds

90+ MHT hires/year

Address: 111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Phone: (215) 955-6000

Philadelphia system

Additional Employers

Geisinger

70+ hires/year

Central PA system

Phone: (570) 271-6211

Allegheny Health Network

65+ hires/year

Pittsburgh Highmark

Phone: (412) 359-3131

LVHN

55+ hires/year

Lehigh Valley dominant

Phone: (610) 402-8000

Temple Health

50+ hires/year

Philadelphia academic

Phone: (215) 707-2000

Pennsylvania MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$37,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$44,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$52,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$62,000

+ benefits

Salary by Pennsylvania Region

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Career Advancement in Pennsylvania

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$37,000-$44,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$44,000-$52,000

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 Pennsylvania

How much do certified MHTs make in Pennsylvania?
Certified MHTs in Pennsylvania earn $44,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $37,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $62,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania 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.

Pennsylvania MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

PA DHS - OMHSAS

Phone: (717) 787-6443

www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA/Pages/default.aspx

Why Pennsylvania for MHT Careers?

Pennsylvania offers one of the East's largest MHT markets with 6,200+ annual openings. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh together concentrate 55% of positions. Six state psychiatric hospitals employ 600+ MHTs with SERS pension and AFSCME representation. UPMC dominates Pittsburgh; Penn Medicine and Jefferson lead Philadelphia. Central PA offers lower cost of living. Rural Pennsylvania faces shortages—Appalachian facilities offer signing bonuses. Large state employee workforce provides stability.

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