Massachusetts / University of Massachusetts System (Ums) / Psychiatric Social Worker

Job-title file

Psychiatric Social Worker

Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect people with support resources.

18 employees hold this title in University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Median total compensation for the role is $80,325, above the department median of $60,894.

Employees: 18
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $80,325
Agency median: $60,894
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$90,959+

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

How total compensation varies among the 18 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Psychiatric Social Worker pay vs. Massachusetts

Across all employers in Massachusetts, the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — about 7,440 people — is $62,500. University of Massachusetts System (Ums) pays a median base salary of $82,170 for this role, 31% above that figure — about the 77th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where University of Massachusetts System (Ums) sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,260

$53,970

$62,500

$78,750

$100,670

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $82,170

The bar is the range of annual wages for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers across every employer in Massachusetts, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — about 132,810 people — is $60,280. University of Massachusetts System (Ums)’s median base salary is 36% above that national figure, about the 76th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$39,740

$47,070

$60,280

$79,730

$104,170

University of Massachusetts System (Ums) median · $82,170

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Massachusetts range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 15 of 18 people in this role paid at least $25,000 in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at University of Massachusetts System (Ums) is $80,325, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Psychiatric Social Worker beyond Massachusetts

This role is reported in 5 jurisdictions. In Massachusetts, the median of $80,325 ranks #2 of 5. See Psychiatric Social Worker across all of Massachusetts →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Los Angeles County

$155,217 · 1,352

Tennessee

$73,110 · 49

New York Public Authorities

$63,429 · 9

Cook County, Illinois

$22,240 · 29

Median total compensation for comparable Psychiatric Social Worker roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

Record list

Employees with this title

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Angela Bardawil

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$93,000

Base pay: $93,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $90,239
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431650324
Year-to-Date Pay: $93,000

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Angela Bardawil serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,000. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Cindy Brown

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$86,997

Base pay: $86,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,997
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $86,997
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432877589

Cindy Brown holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,997. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

David Browne

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,810

Base pay: $85,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,810
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,810
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431585038
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,810

David Browne holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,810. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Jeston Sussman

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$85,000

Base pay: $85,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431018953
Year-to-Date Pay: $85,000

Jeston Sussman holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,000. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Malcolm Pradia

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$83,730

Base pay: $83,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,730
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,730
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431357590
Year-to-Date Pay: $83,730

Malcolm Pradia works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Malcolm earned $83,730 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Elizabeth Hare

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$83,210

Base pay: $83,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,210
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $83,210
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432337608
Year-to-Date Pay: $83,210

Elizabeth Hare is a Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $83,210. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Lisa Amato

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$82,690

Base pay: $82,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,690
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,690
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433099551
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,690

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Lisa Amato serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,690. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Yolanda Ramos

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$82,170

Base pay: $82,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,170
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $82,170
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433500575
Year-to-Date Pay: $82,170

Yolanda Ramos is a Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $82,170. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Aspen Prager

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$81,650

Base pay: $81,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,650
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $81,650
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433060356
Year-to-Date Pay: $81,650

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Aspen Prager serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,650. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Cathleen Bruso

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$79,000

Base pay: $79,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,000
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $79,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433440944
Year-to-Date Pay: $79,000

Cathleen Bruso works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Cathleen earned $79,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Bradley Landon

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$76,970

Base pay: $76,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,970
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,970
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432965833
Year-to-Date Pay: $76,970

Bradley Landon works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Bradley earned $76,970 in 2025. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Sierra Vaughan-Oakley

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$75,930

Base pay: $75,930
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,930
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,930
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433112395
Year-to-Date Pay: $75,930

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Sierra Vaughan-Oakley serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,930. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Mei Lin Pratt

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$71,120

Base pay: $71,120
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,120
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $71,120
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433500393

Mei Lin Pratt works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is full time employee. Mei earned $71,120 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Margaret Scofield

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$68,727

Base pay: $68,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,727
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $68,727
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432955992
Year-to-Date Pay: $68,727

Margaret Scofield works as a Psychiatric Social Worker for University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. Margaret earned $68,727 in 2025. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Janet Mazziotti

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$46,154

Base pay: $46,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,154
Employment type: Part Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $46,154
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Dec 13, 2025
Transaction Number: 1431107301
Year-to-Date Pay: $46,154

Janet Mazziotti holds the role of Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). Their status is part time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,154. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Adrianne Adams

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

$5,328

Base pay: $5,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $296
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,328
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $76,970
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Pay Buyout (Actual): $296
Service End Date: May 31, 2025
Transaction Number: 1432273635
Year-to-Date Pay: $5,328

Adrianne Adams is a Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2025 total compensation came to $5,328. Union affiliation: MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Christian Smith

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2024 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $85,000
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: Jun 1, 2024
Transaction Number: 1432630394

Christian Smith is a Psychiatric Social Worker at University of Massachusetts System (Ums). They work full time employee. 2024 total compensation came to $0. They are represented by MTA/NEA Professional Staff.

Hope Evelyn

Psychiatric Social Worker/University of Massachusetts System (Ums)

2025 total comp

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $0
Employment type: Full Time Employee
Union / bargaining unit: MTA/NEA Professional Staff

Source-specific fields

Annual Rate: $75,930
Bargaining Group Number: A52
Department Code: UMS
Department ZIP Code: U Mass Amherst
Service End Date: May 31, 2025
Transaction Number: 1433246971

At University of Massachusetts System (Ums), Hope Evelyn serves as a Psychiatric Social Worker. They work full time employee. Their 2025 pay totaled $0. Their bargaining unit is MTA/NEA Professional Staff.