Healthcare jobs in Encinitas, CA
Mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, CA
10 open mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, California, at 4 employers, typically posting $25–$29.63 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$25/hr
- Median (50th)$26.25/hr
- 75th percentile$29.63/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $25–$29.63 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$34–$38/hr
$70,000–$97,000/yr- $21–$29/hr
- $21–$29/hr
$26–$29/hr
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Mental health occupations in Encinitas
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Encinitas
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $26.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $16.97 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $35,300 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 57,080 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $67.08 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $139,520 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 28,680 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $23.11 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $48,070 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 9,670 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $38.33 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $79,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 6,610 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists(29-2033 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2033)) | $78.07 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $162,380 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 110 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $54.74 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $113,850 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 2,680 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $39.50 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $82,160 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 870 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $23.13 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $48,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 900 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $54.56 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | $113,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) | 1,770 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Encinitas, CA
Mental health and social work jobs near Encinitas
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Mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, CA: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, CA pay?
Across 4 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $25–$29.63 an hour, median $26.25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, CA?
By open jobs on this board: LifeStance Health (5), Evolve Treatment Centers (3) and DABS (1).
What do you need to get hired?
Therapist roles need an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, LMFT or psychologist license; tech and support roles often need a diploma or a bachelor's degree. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Encinitas, CA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
Cite this page
CareJobs.Now. (2026). Mental health and social work jobs in Encinitas, CA. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/california/encinitas/mental-health