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MHT Certification in Virginia

Launch your mental health career in Virginia. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 4,200+ job openings statewide.

$44,000Avg. Salary
4,200+Annual Openings
11%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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How to Get MHT Certified in Virginia

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Top Virginia MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Virginia DBHDS State Facilities

1,500+ Beds

600+ MHT hires/year

Address: 9 facilities statewide

Phone: (804) 786-3921

State system VRS pension

Inova Health System

1,900+ Beds

90+ MHT hires/year

Address: 8110 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042

Phone: (703) 289-2000

Northern Virginia dominant

Sentara Healthcare

2,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 6015 Poplar Hall Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502

Phone: (757) 455-7000

Hampton Roads leader

VCU Health

865 Beds

70+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298

Phone: (804) 828-9000

Academic medical center

Additional Employers

Carilion Clinic

50+ hires/year

Southwest Virginia

Phone: (540) 981-7000

UVA Health

55+ hires/year

Academic medical center

Phone: (434) 924-0211

HCA Virginia

65+ hires/year

Richmond and NoVA

Phone: (804) 327-1400

VA Hampton/Richmond

50+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (804) 675-5000

Virginia MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$37,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$44,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$52,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$62,000

+ benefits

Salary by Virginia Region

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Career Advancement in Virginia

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$37,000-$44,000

Entry Point

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Lead MHT

$44,000-$52,000

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 Virginia

How much do certified MHTs make in Virginia?
Certified MHTs in Virginia earn $44,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $37,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $62,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Virginia?
Virginia 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.

Virginia MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Virginia DBHDS

Phone: (804) 786-3921

dbhds.virginia.gov

Why Virginia for MHT Careers?

Virginia offers diverse MHT opportunities with 4,200+ annual openings. Northern Virginia (DC suburbs), Richmond, and Hampton Roads together concentrate 70% of positions. Nine state psychiatric facilities employ 600+ MHTs with VRS pension and benefits. Inova, Sentara, and VCU Health are major employers. Northern Virginia wages reach $55,000-$65,000 competing with DC. Southwest Virginia/Appalachia faces severe shortages with signing bonuses. Federal contractors add unique opportunities.

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