Healthcare jobs in Burlington, VT
Mental health and social work jobs in Burlington, VT
14 open mental health and social work jobs in Burlington, Vermont, at 10 employers, typically posting $24–$24.88 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$24/hr
- Median (50th)$24.25/hr
- 75th percentile$24.88/hr
- Distinct posted rates6
- Jobs stating an hourly rate6
- Employers4
The median is the middle of the 6 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $24–$24.88 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 Burlington
Checked 4 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC- $62,178/yr
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$20.50–$30.68/hr
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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
AHS StaffingTravel nursing agency
Places travel and local contract nurses and allied professionals.
Places: Nurses, CNAs & PCTs, Therapy & rehab, Mental health
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Mental health occupations in Burlington
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Burlington
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 6 posted hourly rates from 4 employers, median $24.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $47.28 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $98,330 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 3,150 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Pharmacists(29-1051 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1051)) | $74.78 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $155,540 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 250 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Pharmacists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $23.17 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $48,190 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 1,060 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $21.13 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $43,960 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 1,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $36.50 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $75,920 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 350 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Medical and Health Services Managers(11-9111 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 11-9111)) | $63.56 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $132,200 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 310 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical and Health Services Managers, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Physical Therapists(29-1123 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1123)) | $47.71 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $99,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 340 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Physical Therapists, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $65.39 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $136,000 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 260 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
| Psychiatric Technicians(29-2053 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2053)) | $23.88 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | $49,670 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) | 240 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Psychiatric Technicians, Burlington-South Burlington, VT area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Burlington-South Burlington, VT metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Burlington, VT
- Lund3 open in Burlington
- UVM Health3 open in Burlington
- AW Holdings1 open in Burlington
- Benchmark Human Services-VT1 open in Burlington
- Elderwood1 open in Burlington
- Genesis HealthCare1 open in Burlington
- Lyra Health1 open in Burlington
- Magnet ABA Therapy1 open in Burlington
- Supportive Care1 open in Burlington
- Talkiatry1 open in Burlington
Mental health and social work jobs in Burlington, VT: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Burlington, VT pay?
Across 6 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 4 employers, the middle half pays $24–$24.88 an hour, median $24.25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Burlington, VT?
By open jobs on this board: Lund (3), UVM Health (3) and AW Holdings (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 Burlington, VT, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 4 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Burlington-South Burlington, VT 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 Burlington, VT. Data as of 4 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/vermont/burlington/mental-health