Healthcare jobs in Lexington, MA
Mental health and social work jobs in Lexington, MA
17 open mental health and social work jobs in Lexington, Massachusetts, at 8 employers, typically posting $26.13–$60 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$26.13/hr
- Median (50th)$27.75/hr
- 75th percentile$60/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, $26.13–$60 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 Lexington
Checked 4 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC- $21–$29/hr
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$85–$105/hr- $23–$30/hr
- $20–$33/hr
- $25–$33/hr
- $50–$70/hr
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CrossMedTravel nursing agency
Places travel nurses, allied health clinicians and locum tenens physicians and advanced practitioners on short-term contracts and permanent roles nationwide.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab
Pyramid Consulting (healthcare staffing)Healthcare staffing agency
A national staffing firm that places nurses, case managers, therapists and physicians in hospital and health system contract and permanent roles.
Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Doctors, Mental health
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Mental health occupations in Lexington
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Lexington
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 8 posted hourly rates from 5 employers, median $27.75/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $49.78 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $103,550 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 5,330 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH 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) |
| Physical Therapist Assistants(31-2021 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-2021)) | $38.67 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $80,430 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 1,860 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapist Assistants, 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants(43-6013 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 43-6013)) | $24.81 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $51,600 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 16,330 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Speech-Language Pathologists(29-1127 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1127)) | $49.43 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $102,810 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 3,720 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Speech-Language Pathologists, 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) |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers(21-1023 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1023)) | $30.69 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $63,830 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 4,660 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Healthcare Social Workers(21-1022 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1022)) | $37.70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Healthcare Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $78,410 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Healthcare Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 4,950 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Healthcare Social Workers, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Lexington, MA
- Thriveworks4 open in Lexington
- LifeStance Health3 open in Lexington
- Centria Autism2 open in Lexington
- House of Hearts Massachusetts2 open in Lexington
- Interim HealthCare of Lexington, MA2 open in Lexington
- Strive ABA Therapy - Massachusetts2 open in Lexington
- Applied ABC1 open in Lexington
- Blue Gems ABA (Boston, MA)1 open in Lexington
Mental health and social work jobs near Lexington
Towns within thirty-five miles with a page for this kind of job, nearest first.
Mental health and social work jobs in Lexington, MA: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Lexington, MA pay?
Across 8 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 5 employers, the middle half pays $26.13–$60 an hour, median $27.75.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Lexington, MA?
By open jobs on this board: Thriveworks (4), LifeStance Health (3) 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 Lexington, MA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 4 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 Lexington, MA. Data as of 4 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/massachusetts/lexington/mental-health