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MHT Certification in Rhode Island

Launch your mental health career in Rhode Island. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 520+ job openings statewide.

$48,000Avg. Salary
520+Annual Openings
9%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Rhode Island

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Top Rhode Island MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Eleanor Slater Hospital

195 Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 111 Howard Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

Phone: (401) 462-3085

State psychiatric facility

Lifespan

1,200+ Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903

Phone: (401) 444-4000

RI's largest - Rhode Island Hospital

Care New England

800+ Beds

50+ MHT hires/year

Address: 45 Willard Ave, Providence, RI 02905

Phone: (401) 453-7900

Butler Hospital psychiatric

Butler Hospital

143 Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906

Phone: (401) 455-6200

Brown psychiatric affiliation

Additional Employers

CharterCARE Health Partners

30+ hires/year

Providence system

Phone: (401) 456-2000

Landmark Medical Center

25+ hires/year

Northern RI

Phone: (401) 769-4100

VA Providence

25+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (401) 273-7100

Bradley Hospital

30+ hires/year

Pediatric psychiatric

Phone: (401) 432-1000

Rhode Island MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$40,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$48,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$57,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$66,000

+ benefits

Salary by Rhode Island Region

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Career Advancement in Rhode Island

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$40,000-$48,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$48,000-$57,000

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 Rhode Island

How much do certified MHTs make in Rhode Island?
Certified MHTs in Rhode Island earn $48,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $40,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $66,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

RI BHDDH

Phone: (401) 462-2339

bhddh.ri.gov

Why Rhode Island for MHT Careers?

Rhode Island's compact geography creates a concentrated MHT market with 520+ annual openings. Providence metro dominates with 75% of positions. Eleanor Slater Hospital employs 80+ MHTs with state benefits. Lifespan and Care New England are the state's major private systems. Brown University affiliations provide academic opportunities. Proximity to Boston creates wage competition. Small state means limited rural shortage issues. High density of behavioral health services per capita.

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