Healthcare jobs in Arlington, MA
Mental health and social work jobs in Arlington, MA
10 open mental health and social work jobs in Arlington, Massachusetts, at 8 employers, typically posting $21–$26.50 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$21/hr
- Median (50th)$25/hr
- 75th percentile$26.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates7
- Jobs stating an hourly rate7
- Employers6
The median is the middle of the 7 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $21–$26.50 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 Arlington
Checked 5 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC- $20.50/hr
- $20.50–$21.50/hr
- $21–$29/hr
$26.58/hr
$23–$30/hr- $20–$33/hr
$19–$23/hr- $60,000–$75,000/yr
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Mental health occupations in Arlington
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Arlington
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 7 posted hourly rates from 6 employers, median $25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $27.70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $57,610 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 3,460 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $19.67 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $40,910 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 72,420 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $70.90 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $147,480 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 5,990 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $51.05 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $106,180 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 64,240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $29.87 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $62,130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 11,150 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Phlebotomists(31-9097 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9097)) | $24.24 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $50,420 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 1,700 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Phlebotomists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $22.88 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $47,590 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 26,130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Dental Assistants(31-9091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9091)) | $27.96 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $58,160 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 7,190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Dental Hygienists(29-1292 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1292)) | $49.03 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $101,990 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 5,150 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Dental Hygienists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Arlington, MA
- Ellenhorn2 open in Arlington
- Wayside Youth & Family Support Network2 open in Arlington
- Blue Gems ABA (Boston, MA)1 open in Arlington
- House of Hearts Massachusetts1 open in Arlington
- LifeStance Health1 open in Arlington
- Mass General Brigham1 open in Arlington
- Strive ABA Therapy - Massachusetts1 open in Arlington
- Sunrise Senior Living1 open in Arlington
Mental health and social work jobs near Arlington
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Mental health and social work jobs in Arlington, MA: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Arlington, MA pay?
Across 7 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 6 employers, the middle half pays $21–$26.50 an hour, median $25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Arlington, MA?
By open jobs on this board: Ellenhorn (2), Wayside Youth & Family Support Network (2) and Blue Gems ABA (Boston, MA) (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 Arlington, MA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 5 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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 Arlington, MA. Data as of 5 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/massachusetts/arlington/mental-health