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MHT Certification in Wisconsin

Launch your mental health career in Wisconsin. Free training plus nationally recognized AMCA MHTC certification. 2,800+ job openings statewide.

$42,000Avg. Salary
2,800+Annual Openings
10%Job Growth
$650Total Cost
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Self-Paced (8-12 Weeks)
All 50 States

How to Get MHT Certified in Wisconsin

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

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Top Wisconsin MHT Employers

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

Major Employers

WI DHS Mental Health Institutes

400+ Beds

200+ MHT hires/year

Address: Mendota and Winnebago

Phone: (608) 266-1865

State system WRS pension

Advocate Aurora Health WI

1,800+ Beds

90+ MHT hires/year

Address: Multiple WI locations

Phone: (414) 647-3000

SE Wisconsin dominant

Froedtert Health

600+ Beds

60+ MHT hires/year

Address: 9200 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53226

Phone: (414) 805-3000

MCW academic affiliation

UW Health

600+ Beds

55+ MHT hires/year

Address: 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792

Phone: (608) 263-6400

Academic medical center

Additional Employers

Ascension Wisconsin

50+ hires/year

Catholic system

Phone: (414) 465-3000

Marshfield Clinic Health

40+ hires/year

Central Wisconsin

Phone: (715) 387-5511

Rogers Behavioral Health

70+ hires/year

National psychiatric specialty

Phone: (262) 646-4411

VA Milwaukee/Madison

40+ hires/year

Federal VA benefits

Phone: (414) 384-2000

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Region

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Career Advancement in Wisconsin

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 Wisconsin

How much do certified MHTs make in Wisconsin?
Certified MHTs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin MHT Regulatory Information

State Requirements

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

Regulatory Contact

Wisconsin DHS - Behavioral Health

Phone: (608) 266-1865

www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/mh/index.htm

Why Wisconsin for MHT Careers?

Wisconsin offers solid MHT opportunities with 2,800+ annual openings. Milwaukee and Madison together concentrate 55% of positions. Mendota and Winnebago Mental Health Institutes employ 200+ MHTs with WRS pension and benefits. Advocate Aurora, Froedtert, and UW Health are major employers. Cost of living is moderate. Rural Wisconsin faces shortages—northern facilities offer signing bonuses. Strong community mental health network across counties.

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