Mental health and social work jobs in Essex, MD
10 open mental health and social work jobs in Essex, Maryland, at 6 employers, typically posting $25.63–$29.75 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$25.63/hr
- Median (50th)$27.25/hr
- 75th percentile$29.75/hr
- Distinct posted rates8
- Jobs stating an hourly rate8
- Employers5
The median is the middle of the 8 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $25.63–$29.75 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 Essex
Checked 13 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
$20–$41/hr
$22–$33/hr
$22–$30/hr
$26–$33/hr
$90–$115/hr- $22–$32/hr
- $22–$27/hr
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AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
Cross Country HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A national staffing company placing travel nurses, allied professionals, therapists and locum tenens providers, with local and per diem work too.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs
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Mental health occupations in Essex
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Essex
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 8 posted hourly rates from 5 employers, median $27.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $23.01 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $47,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 320 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $18.10 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $37,640 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 26,880 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Dentists, General(29-1021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1021)) | $82.74 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $172,110 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 880 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dentists, General, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $35.99 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $74,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 5,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $27.77 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $57,750 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 5,160 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $20.56 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $42,770 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 13,580 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other(29-2099 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2099)) | $21.68 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $45,090 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 790 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Medical and Health Services Managers(11-9111 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 11-9111)) | $60.09 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $124,990 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 8,060 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Epidemiologists(19-1041 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 19-1041)) | $45.52 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Epidemiologists, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $94,690 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Epidemiologists, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 290 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Epidemiologists, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $63.46 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $131,990 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 3,800 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $47.86 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | $99,550 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) | 30,930 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area.
Mental health and social work jobs near Essex
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Mental health and social work jobs in Essex, MD: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Essex, MD pay?
Across 8 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 5 employers, the middle half pays $25.63–$29.75 an hour, median $27.25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Essex, MD?
By open jobs on this board: Actify ABA (3), Bright Builders ABA (2) and Centria Autism (2).
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 Essex, MD, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 13 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD 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 Essex, MD. Data as of 13 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/maryland/essex/mental-health