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MHT Certification in South Carolina

Launch your mental health career in South Carolina. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 2,400+ job openings statewide.

$38,000Avg. Salary
2,400+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in South Carolina

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

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Top South Carolina MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

SC DMH Facilities

1,000+ Beds

400+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple SC locations

Phone: (803) 898-8581

State system retirement benefits

Prisma Health

2,500+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple SC locations

Phone: (803) 296-5010

SC's largest system

MUSC Health

800+ Beds

75+ MHT hires/year

Address: 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

Phone: (843) 792-2300

Academic medical center

AnMed Health

461 Beds

35+ MHT hires/year

Address: 800 N Fant St, Anderson, SC 29621

Phone: (864) 512-1000

Upstate regional

Additional Employers

Roper St. Francis

40+ hires/year

Charleston system

Phone: (843) 724-2000

Bon Secours St. Francis

35+ hires/year

Greenville

Phone: (864) 255-1000

Tidelands Health

30+ hires/year

Grand Strand coast

Phone: (843) 527-7000

VA Columbia

35+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (803) 776-4000

South Carolina MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$32,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$38,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$45,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$52,000

+ benefits

Salary by South Carolina Region

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Career Advancement in South Carolina

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$32,000-$38,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$38,000-$45,000

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 South Carolina

How much do certified MHTs make in South Carolina?
Certified MHTs in South Carolina earn $38,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $32,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $52,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in South Carolina?
South Carolina 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.

South Carolina MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

SC DMH

Phone: (803) 898-8581

scdmh.net

Why South Carolina for MHT Careers?

South Carolina offers affordable entry into MHT careers with 2,400+ annual openings and 12% job growth. Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville together concentrate 65% of positions. SC DMH operates multiple facilities employing 400+ MHTs with state retirement and benefits. Prisma Health and MUSC are the state's largest employers. Coastal communities offer lifestyle benefits. Rural Lowcountry and Pee Dee regions face severe shortages with signing bonuses. Cost of living is among the South's lowest.

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