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MHT Certification in Texas

Launch your mental health career in Texas. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 14,500+ job openings statewide.

$40,000Avg. Salary
14,500+Annual Openings
14%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Texas

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Top Texas MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Texas HHS State Hospitals

2,500+ Beds

1500+ MHT hires/year

Address: 10 facilities statewide

Phone: (512) 424-6500

State system ERS benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare

3,000+ Beds

200+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Houston locations

Phone: (713) 338-6677

Houston dominant

Baylor Scott & White

4,500+ Beds

180+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple TX locations

Phone: (254) 724-2111

Largest nonprofit TX

Memorial Hermann

2,600+ Beds

150+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple Houston locations

Phone: (713) 222-2273

Houston system

Additional Employers

UT Southwestern

80+ hires/year

Academic medical center

Phone: (214) 648-3111

MD Anderson Cancer Center

60+ hires/year

Psychiatry oncology support

Phone: (713) 792-2121

University Health San Antonio

70+ hires/year

Bexar County academic

Phone: (210) 358-4000

JPS Health Network

55+ hires/year

Tarrant County public

Phone: (817) 921-3431

Texas MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$34,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$40,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$48,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$56,000

+ benefits

Salary by Texas Region

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Career Advancement in Texas

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$34,000-$40,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$40,000-$48,000

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 Texas

How much do certified MHTs make in Texas?
Certified MHTs in Texas earn $40,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $34,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $56,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Texas?
Texas 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.

Texas MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Texas HHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (512) 424-6500

hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use

Why Texas for MHT Careers?

Texas offers the second-largest MHT job market nationally with 14,500+ annual openings and 14% job growth. Houston, DFW, San Antonio, and Austin together concentrate 70% of positions. Ten state psychiatric hospitals employ 1,500+ MHTs with state benefits. HCA, Baylor Scott & White, and Memorial Hermann are major employers. No state income tax increases take-home pay. Bilingual Spanish speakers earn 10-15% premiums statewide. Rural West Texas faces severe shortages.

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