No salary listed — similar Psychiatrist roles pay ~$327k (median of 116 jobs)
Physician- Psychiatry (Charleston, WV)
About the Role
Psychiatrist needed in Charleston, WV. Full-time. Academic medical center. Part of WVU Health System. Competitive compensation. Great benefits.
Join WVU Medicine as a Psychiatrist – Charleston, WV, Academic Setting in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!
Key Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will practice in the area of Psychiatry.
Requirements
- Applicants must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible to obtain state medical license.
- Successful Candidate must have completed a psychiatry residency program and be board certified/eligible in psychiatry.
- All qualifications must be met at the time of appointment.
- As a full member of our WVU Health System, Thomas Hospitals is part of a broad, integrated network of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and specialized institutes.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Work with WVU Medicine in Charleston, West Virginia, United States.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
In West Virginia, Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$230k across 10 listings, vs ~$334k nationally (2,511 listings).
West Virginia's cost-of-living index is 87.0 (US average = 100) — West Virginia ranks #11 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
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