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MHT Certification in Tennessee

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$38,000Avg. Salary
3,600+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Tennessee

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Top Tennessee MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

TN Regional Mental Health Institutes

800+ Beds

350+ MHT hires/year

Address: 4 facilities statewide

Phone: (615) 532-6500

State system benefits

HCA Healthcare

4,000+ Beds

150+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple TN locations

Phone: (615) 344-9551

HQ Nashville nationwide leader

Vanderbilt University Medical

1,000+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1211 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232

Phone: (615) 322-5000

Academic medical center

Methodist Le Bonheur

1,500+ Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104

Phone: (901) 516-7000

Memphis dominant

Additional Employers

Covenant Health

50+ hires/year

East Tennessee

Phone: (865) 541-4500

Ascension Saint Thomas

55+ hires/year

Catholic system

Phone: (615) 222-2111

Erlanger Health System

40+ hires/year

Chattanooga public

Phone: (423) 778-7000

VA Tennessee Valley

45+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (615) 327-4751

Tennessee 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

$53,000

+ benefits

Salary by Tennessee Region

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Career Advancement in Tennessee

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$32,000-$38,000

Entry Point

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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 Tennessee

How much do certified MHTs make in Tennessee?
Certified MHTs in Tennessee earn $38,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $32,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $53,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Tennessee?
Tennessee 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.

Tennessee MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

TN DMHSAS

Phone: (615) 532-6500

www.tn.gov/behavioral-health.html

Why Tennessee for MHT Careers?

Tennessee offers strong MHT opportunities with 3,600+ annual openings and 12% job growth. Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville together concentrate 65% of positions. Four regional mental health institutes employ 350+ MHTs with state benefits. HCA Healthcare (headquartered in Nashville) and Vanderbilt dominate Middle Tennessee. No state income tax increases take-home pay. Rural Appalachian Tennessee faces severe shortages with signing bonuses. Music City growth drives Nashville healthcare expansion.

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