Healthcare jobs in St. Petersburg, FL
Mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL
17 open mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, Florida, at 12 employers, typically posting $24–$27.50 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- Johns Hopkins Medicine4 open
- BayCare Health System3 open
- ArchWell Health1 open
- Behavioral Intervention for Autism1 open
- House of Hearts Florida1 open
- Lumino ABA1 open
- Maxim Healthcare Services1 open
- New Patterns ABA FL1 open
- Orlando Health1 open
- Palms Home Care1 open
The 10 employers with the most open jobs here. 12 in all.
- 25th percentile$24/hr
- Median (50th)$24/hr
- 75th percentile$27.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates5
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
- Employers5
The median is the middle of the 5 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $24–$27.50 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 St. Petersburg
Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC- $20–$28/hr
- $60–$80/hr
$19–$27/hr
$22–$26/hr- $20–$35/hr
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Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
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Mental health occupations in St. Petersburg
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in St. Petersburg
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 5 posted hourly rates from 5 employers, median $24/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $41.09 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $85,470 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 38,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $30.04 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $62,490 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 5,870 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $49.25 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $102,430 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 2,350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $18.02 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $37,470 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 15,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $21.39 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $44,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 9,310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $16.45 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $34,210 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 13,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $33.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $70,170 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 1,340 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $61.60 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $128,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 4,180 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Respiratory Therapists(29-1126 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1126)) | $39.25 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $81,630 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 1,320 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians(29-2034 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2034)) | $37.23 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | $77,430 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) | 2,610 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metropolitan area.
What mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg offer
Counted from each job's own posting, the same reading as the lists across the state.
Pay weekly: 1 job
- Registered Behavior Technician at Maxim Healthcare Services...Earn $24–$26/hour based on experience, education, and certifications Weekly pay Flexible part-time...
Bilingual: 1 job
- RBT in St Petersburg at Lumino ABABilingual: Spanish. ...to maintain confidentiality in all interactions Nice-to-Haves Bilingual (Spanish)...
No experience needed: 1 job
- Mental Health Tech - PRN Float Pool - St. Petersburg, FL at Johns Hopkins Medicine...QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required. CPR - Basic CPR. No previous experience required....
Hospitals hiring mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, by Medicare rating
The hospitals in St. Petersburg of the employers hiring mental health and social work jobs here, with Medicare's star rating (Jul 2026) and the share of patients who said their nurses always communicated well. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
- Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (Orlando Health): 2 of 5 stars, 76% said nurses always communicated well
Home health agencies hiring mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, by Medicare rating
The Medicare-certified home health agencies in St. Petersburg of the employers hiring mental health and social work jobs here, with Medicare's quality star rating (Sep 2026) and the share of patients who said the team communicated well. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
- Orlando Health Home Care (Orlando Health): 3.5 of 5 stars, 83% said the team communicated well
Employers hiring Mental health in St. Petersburg, FL
- Johns Hopkins Medicine4 open in St. Petersburg
- BayCare Health System3 open in St. Petersburg
- ArchWell Health1 open in St. Petersburg
- Behavioral Intervention for Autism1 open in St. Petersburg
- House of Hearts Florida1 open in St. Petersburg
- Lumino ABA1 open in St. Petersburg
- Maxim Healthcare Services1 open in St. Petersburg
- New Patterns ABA FL1 open in St. Petersburg
- Orlando Health1 open in St. Petersburg
- Palms Home Care1 open in St. Petersburg
- Parc Center for Disabilities1 open in St. Petersburg
- Thriveworks1 open in St. Petersburg
Mental health and social work jobs near St. Petersburg
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL pay?
Across 5 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 5 employers, the middle half pays $24–$27.50 an hour, median $24.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL?
By open jobs on this board: Johns Hopkins Medicine (4), BayCare Health System (3) and ArchWell Health (1).
Which mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL pay weekly?
1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Registered Behavior Technician at Maxim Healthcare Services (...Earn $24–$26/hour based on experience, education, and certifications Weekly pay Flexible part-time...).
Which mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL want bilingual staff?
1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: RBT in St Petersburg at Lumino ABA (Bilingual: Spanish. ...to maintain confidentiality in all interactions Nice-to-Haves Bilingual (Spanish)...).
Which mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg, FL hire with no experience?
1 of the open mental health and social work jobs here says so in its own posting: Mental Health Tech - PRN Float Pool - St. Petersburg, FL at Johns Hopkins Medicine (...QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma/GED required. CPR - Basic CPR. No previous experience required....).
How does Medicare rate the hospitals hiring mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg?
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital: 2 of 5 stars, 76% of patients said nurses always communicated well (Medicare, Jul 2026). Each one opens its employer's other hospitals and jobs. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
How does Medicare rate the home health agencies hiring mental health and social work jobs in St. Petersburg?
Orlando Health Home Care: 3.5 of 5 stars, 83% of patients said the team communicated well (Medicare, Sep 2026). Each one opens its employer's other agencies and jobs. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.
How often are workers injured at the healthcare employers hiring in St. Petersburg?
By what they reported to OSHA for 2025, in work injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital (Orlando Health) 2.5, against 5.1 at general hospitals nationwide. These are the employers' own reports. Workplace injuries in Florida.
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 St. Petersburg, FL, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL 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 St. Petersburg, FL. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/florida/st-petersburg/mental-health