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MHT Certification in Washington

Launch your mental health career in Washington. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 3,800+ job openings statewide.

$50,000Avg. Salary
3,800+Annual Openings
12%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
AMCA Accredited
100% Online
Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Washington

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

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Top Washington MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

Western State Hospital

857 Beds

250+ MHT hires/year

Address: 9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

Phone: (253) 582-8900

State psychiatric PERS SEIU

Eastern State Hospital

287 Beds

150+ MHT hires/year

Address: 1301 W 1st Ave, Spokane, WA 99224

Phone: (509) 565-4000

Eastern WA state facility

MultiCare Health System

1,500+ Beds

80+ MHT hires/year

Address: 315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405

Phone: (253) 403-1000

Puget Sound system

Providence Health WA

2,000+ Beds

75+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple WA locations

Phone: (206) 320-2000

Statewide system

Additional Employers

UW Medicine

70+ hires/year

Academic medical center

Phone: (206) 543-3300

Virginia Mason Franciscan

55+ hires/year

CommonSpirit system

Phone: (206) 223-6600

Kaiser Permanente WA

45+ hires/year

Integrated system

Phone: (206) 448-5600

VA Puget Sound

50+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (206) 762-1010

Washington MHT Salary Guide

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

Entry Level

$42,000

0-1 year exp.

Certified Avg

$50,000

AMCA MHTC

Experienced

$60,000

3-5 years

Top Earners

$70,000

+ benefits

Salary by Washington Region

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Career Advancement in Washington

MHT certification is your entry point to a rewarding career ladder

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MHT

$42,000-$50,000

Entry Point

Lead MHT

$50,000-$60,000

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 Washington

How much do certified MHTs make in Washington?
Certified MHTs in Washington earn $50,000 on average. Entry-level positions start at $42,000, while experienced MHTs can earn $70,000+. AMCA certification typically adds $2,000-$4,000 to starting offers.
Is MHT certification required in Washington?
Washington 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.

Washington MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Washington HCA - Behavioral Health

Phone: (800) 562-3022

www.hca.wa.gov/health-care-services-and-supports/behavioral-health-recovery

Why Washington for MHT Careers?

Washington offers strong MHT salaries averaging $50,000 reflecting Seattle's high-wage healthcare market. Puget Sound region concentrates 65% of 3,800+ annual openings. Western State Hospital and Eastern State Hospital together employ 400+ MHTs with PERS pension and SEIU representation. MultiCare, Providence, and UW Medicine dominate the market. Eastern Washington and rural areas face severe shortages with signing bonuses. Progressive mental health policies support expanded community services.

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