Mental health and social work jobs in Malden, MA
16 open mental health and social work jobs in Malden, Massachusetts, at 11 employers, typically posting $24.25–$26.50 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$24.25/hr
- Median (50th)$25/hr
- 75th percentile$26.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates11
- Jobs stating an hourly rate11
- Employers9
The median is the middle of the 11 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $24.25–$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 Malden
Checked 4 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
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Mental health occupations in Malden
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Malden
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 11 posted hourly rates from 9 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $39.52 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $82,190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 8,410 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) |
| Interpreters and Translators(27-3091 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 27-3091)) | $36.12 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interpreters and Translators, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | $75,120 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interpreters and Translators, Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area) | 1,660 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Interpreters and Translators, 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) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Malden, MA
- Centria Autism3 open in Malden
- House of Hearts Massachusetts3 open in Malden
- Champions ABA - MA2 open in Malden
- Applied ABC1 open in Malden
- Blue Gems ABA (Boston, MA)1 open in Malden
- Cambridge Health Alliance1 open in Malden
- Champions ABA - CT1 open in Malden
- Childwise ABA1 open in Malden
- Golden Steps ABA1 open in Malden
- HealthDrive1 open in Malden
- Strive ABA Therapy - Massachusetts1 open in Malden
Mental health and social work jobs near Malden
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Mental health and social work jobs in Malden, MA: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Malden, MA pay?
Across 11 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 9 employers, the middle half pays $24.25–$26.50 an hour, median $25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Malden, MA?
By open jobs on this board: Centria Autism (3), House of Hearts Massachusetts (3) and Champions ABA - MA (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 Malden, 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 Malden, MA. Data as of 4 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/massachusetts/malden/mental-health