Massachusetts / Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

Agency file

Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

Source file: Massachusetts Comptroller — CTHRU Statewide Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Mental Health (Dmh) oversees public health and medical services — disease prevention, clinics and hospitals, and health licensing and regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 42 employees with median total compensation of $92,415; the highest distinct record was $200,699.

Year: 2025
Total payroll: $3.8M
Employees: 42
Median total: $92,415
Highest record: $200,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$453$168,985+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 42 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($92,415) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $83,063 (91%)
Overtime — $4,347 (5%)
Other — $4,074 (4%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$41,148

$71,698

$92,415

$112,205

$125,430

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $125,430 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $41,148. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Human Services Coordinator I

7 · $91,245

Clinical Social Worker (D)

3 · $119,707

Human Services Coordinator II

3 · $101,952

Mental Health Worker II

3 · $64,027

Registered Nurse II

2 · $156,452

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2024	$4M —	51 —	$85,504 —
2025	$3.8M ▼ 3.2%	42 ▼ 17.6%	$92,415 ▲ 8.1%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Paulette Francis

Management Analyst III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$111,556

Base pay: $111,498
Overtime: $58
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,556
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Professional Admin.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $113,024
Bargaining Group Number: 06
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 021142575
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002972398
Year-to-Date Pay: $111,556

Paulette Francis is a Management Analyst III at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $111,556. They are represented by NAGE - Professional Admin..

Kwame Amoah

Mental Health Worker IV/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$107,789

Base pay: $71,355
Overtime: $22,482
Other pay: $13,952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,789
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,601
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01604
Other Pay (Actual): $13,952
Pay Code A07: $3,411
Pay Code AA1: $10,541
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), Kwame Amoah serves as a Mental Health Worker IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,789. Union affiliation: AFSCME/Council 93.

Kimberly Anderson

Clinical Social Worker (A/B)/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$107,516

Base pay: $106,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,516
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $108,119
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 023022988
Other Pay (Actual): $780
Pay Code AA1: $780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14322971

Kimberly Anderson works as a Clinical Social Worker (A/B) for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. Kimberly earned $107,516 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 509.

Michael Kemp

Compliance Officer III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$106,516

Base pay: $106,003
Overtime: $513
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,516
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Professional Admin.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $107,455
Bargaining Group Number: 06
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01604
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14335165
Year-to-Date Pay: $106,516

Michael Kemp is a Compliance Officer III at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $106,516. They are represented by NAGE - Professional Admin..

William Dimmick

Human Services Coordinator III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$105,556

Base pay: $104,776
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,556
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $106,134
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 021142575
Other Pay (Actual): $780
Pay Code AA1: $780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14302600

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), William Dimmick serves as a Human Services Coordinator III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,556. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 509.

Mark Keays

Human Services Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$102,017

Base pay: $99,641
Overtime: $36
Other pay: $2,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,017
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,933
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 02360
Other Pay (Actual): $2,340
Pay Code AA1: $2,340
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14305876

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), Mark Keays serves as a Human Services Coordinator II. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,017. Their bargaining unit is SEIU, Local 509.

Bruce Grunwald

Human Services Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$101,952

Base pay: $99,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,310
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,952
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,933
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01843
Other Pay (Actual): $2,310
Pay Code AA1: $2,310
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002024581

Bruce Grunwald works as a Human Services Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. Bruce earned $101,952 in 2025. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 509.

Robin Fisher

Human Services Coordinator II/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$100,421

Base pay: $99,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,421
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $100,933
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01851
Other Pay (Actual): $780
Pay Code AA1: $780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14304485

Robin Fisher works as a Human Services Coordinator II for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. Robin earned $100,421 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 509.

Lisa Dicocco

Licensed Practical Nurse II/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$93,235

Base pay: $85,713
Overtime: $152
Other pay: $7,371
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,235
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $87,015
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 018761998
Other Pay (Actual): $7,371
Pay Code A07: $639
Pay Code AA1: $6,732
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Lisa Dicocco is a Licensed Practical Nurse II at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $93,235. Union affiliation: AFSCME/Council 93.

Nicole Zahn

Human Services Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$92,805

Base pay: $90,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,340
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,805
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,637
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01843
Other Pay (Actual): $2,340
Pay Code AA1: $2,340
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14303055

Nicole Zahn holds the role of Human Services Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,805. Union affiliation: SEIU, Local 509.

John Maillet

Human Services Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$92,025

Base pay: $90,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,560
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,025
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,637
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01104
Other Pay (Actual): $1,560
Pay Code AA1: $1,560
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002015728

John Maillet works as a Human Services Coordinator I for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. John earned $92,025 in 2025. They are represented by SEIU, Local 509.

Debora Basso

Human Services Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$91,245

Base pay: $90,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,245
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,637
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01420
Other Pay (Actual): $780
Pay Code AA1: $780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14327326

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), Debora Basso serves as a Human Services Coordinator I. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,245. They are represented by SEIU, Local 509.

Peter North

Human Services Coordinator I/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$91,245

Base pay: $90,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,245
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,637
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 02601
Other Pay (Actual): $780
Pay Code AA1: $780
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14308437

Peter North is a Human Services Coordinator I at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $91,245. They are represented by SEIU, Local 509.

Sharonne Taitt

Mental Health Coordinator III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$90,586

Base pay: $90,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,586
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: SEIU, Local 509

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $91,637
Bargaining Group Number: 08
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 023022988
Other Pay (Actual): $121
Pay Code AA1: $121
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002970643

Sharonne Taitt holds the role of Mental Health Coordinator III at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $90,586. They are represented by SEIU, Local 509.

Andrew Nash

Mental Health Worker IV/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$90,037

Base pay: $85,366
Overtime: $16
Other pay: $4,655
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,037
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $84,601
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01604
Other Pay (Actual): $4,655
Pay Code A07: $4,295
Pay Code AA1: $360
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), Andrew Nash serves as a Mental Health Worker IV. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,037. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME/Council 93.

Patricia Schmitz

Post Retiree/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$82,268

Base pay: $82,268
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,268
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: Post Retiree

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,025
Bargaining Group Number: PRT
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 02169
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 13002979483
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,268

Patricia Schmitz is a Post Retiree at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work part time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $82,268. Their bargaining unit is Post Retiree.

Darlene Morency

Administrative Assistant I/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$77,355

Base pay: $77,355
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,355
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Professional Admin.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $78,414
Bargaining Group Number: 06
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01851
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 14327391
Year-to-Date Pay: $77,355

Darlene Morency works as a Administrative Assistant I for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. Darlene earned $77,355 in 2025. Union affiliation: NAGE - Professional Admin..

Karen Lachance

Residential Mental Health Work/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$76,903

Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $8,375
Other pay: $4,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,903
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,764
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 02341
Other Pay (Actual): $4,402
Pay Code A07: $3,796
Pay Code A14: $300
Pay Code AA1: $306

Karen Lachance is a Residential Mental Health Work at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $76,903. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME/Council 93.

Joseph Pietrzak

Compliance Officer III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2024 total comp

$75,603

Base pay: $29,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $46,006
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,603
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: NAGE - Professional Admin.

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $102,280
Bargaining Group Number: 06
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01605-2323
Pay Buyout (Actual): $46,006
Service End Date: Apr 20, 2024
Transaction Number: 14324999
Year-to-Date Pay: $75,603

Joseph Pietrzak is a Compliance Officer III at Department of Mental Health (Dmh). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $75,603. They are represented by NAGE - Professional Admin..

Pierre Picard

Mental Health Worker III/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$75,483

Base pay: $43,008
Overtime: $408
Other pay: $32,066
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,483
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $72,205
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 021303735
Other Pay (Actual): $2,301
Pay Buyout (Actual): $29,765
Pay Code A07: $2,067
Pay Code AA1: $234

At Department of Mental Health (Dmh), Pierre Picard serves as a Mental Health Worker III. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,483. Union affiliation: AFSCME/Council 93.

Conrada Mackenzie

Mental Health Worker II/Department of Mental Health (Dmh)

2025 total comp

$71,881

Base pay: $66,084
Overtime: $1,158
Other pay: $4,640
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,881
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: AFSCME/Council 93

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $64,764
Bargaining Group Number: 02
Department Code: DMH
Department ZIP Code: 01604
Other Pay (Actual): $4,640
Pay Code A07: $4,299
Pay Code AA1: $341
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025

Conrada Mackenzie works as a Mental Health Worker II for Department of Mental Health (Dmh). Their status is full time employee. Conrada earned $71,881 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is AFSCME/Council 93.