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MHT Certification in Utah

Launch your mental health career in Utah. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 1,400+ job openings statewide.

$42,000Avg. Salary
1,400+Annual Openings
14%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Utah

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

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Top Utah MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Utah State Hospital

352 Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1300 E Center St, Provo, UT 84606

Phone: (801) 344-4400

State psychiatric facility

Intermountain Health

2,500+ Beds

100+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple UT locations

Phone: (801) 442-2000

Utah's largest system

University of Utah Health

500+ Beds

65+ MHT hires/year

Address: 50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Phone: (801) 581-2121

Academic medical center

Huntsman Mental Health

165 Beds

45+ MHT hires/year

Address: 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Phone: (801) 583-2500

UofU psychiatric specialty

Additional Employers

Steward Health Care Utah

40+ hires/year

Salt Lake and Davis

Phone: (801) 268-7111

MountainStar Healthcare

35+ hires/year

HCA system

Phone: (801) 270-3700

VA Salt Lake City

30+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (801) 582-1565

Intermountain Primary Children's

25+ hires/year

Pediatric behavioral

Phone: (801) 662-1000

Utah MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$35,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$42,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$50,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$58,000

+ benefits

Salary by Utah Region

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Career Advancement in Utah

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$35,000-$42,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$42,000-$50,000

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 Utah

How much do certified MHTs make in Utah?
Certified MHTs in Utah earn $42,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $35,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $58,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Utah?
Utah 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.

Utah MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Utah DHHS - DSAMH

Phone: (801) 538-3939

dsamh.utah.gov

Why Utah for MHT Careers?

Utah's rapid population growth creates strong MHT demand with 1,400+ annual openings and 14% job growth. Salt Lake City metro concentrates 65% of positions. Utah State Hospital in Provo employs 80+ MHTs with state benefits. Intermountain Health and University of Utah Health dominate the market. Young population demographics drive mental health services expansion. St. George and rural Utah face shortages with signing bonuses. Cost of living rising rapidly in Wasatch Front.

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