50+ Psychiatry Jobs in Kentucky
Psychiatry positions in Kentucky with transparent pay, call schedules, and work-life balance ratings. No guessing — see everything before you apply.
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50+ Psychiatry Jobs in Kentucky Available Now
These 23 roles pay ~$270k median with 6.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
6.0/10
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
in Psychiatry (NP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
LifeStance HealthGreat Workplace
in Psychiatry (NP)
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How Kentucky Compares for Psychiatry Pay
Kentucky against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychiatry postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Psychiatry roles in Kentucky advertise $70k above the $212k median across the 50 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $364k.
| State | Median pay | vs KY | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (this page) | $282k | — | 6.5/10 | 45 |
| Indianaborders | $302k | +$19k | 6.1/10 | 53 |
| Missouriborders | $280k | −$2k | 6.1/10 | 91 |
| Tennesseeborders | $248k | −$35k | 5.4/10 | 93 |
| Illinoisborders | $212k | −$70k | 6.4/10 | 172 |
| West Virginiaborders | $211k | −$72k | 5.4/10 | 24 |
| Virginiaborders | $199k | −$83k | 6.2/10 | 142 |
| Ohioborders | $196k | −$86k | 5.4/10 | 129 |
“borders” = shares a border with Kentucky; “#n” = national pay rank among the 50 measured states.
Psychiatry Jobs in Kentucky: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Kentucky offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in kentucky. With 50+ open positions and salaries ranging from $119K to $416K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 40% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychiatry Jobs in Kentucky on this page have an average score of 4.9/10, with 40% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for psychiatry jobs in kentucky include LifeStance Health, Seven Counties Services, UHS, RiverValley Behavioral Health, and more. Positions span psychiatry jobs kentucky. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychiatry jobs in kentucky, Geode Health (score: 96.5/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.3/100), Receptive (score: 92.9/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $263K, trending down 20.5% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do psychiatry earn in Kentucky?
Listed psychiatry in Kentucky on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $119K to $416K per year, with a median near $200K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?
Yes — about 40% of current psychiatry listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which psychiatry jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every psychiatry role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring psychiatry in Kentucky right now?
Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include LifeStance Health, Seven Counties Services, UHS, RiverValley Behavioral Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many psychiatry jobs in kentucky are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 50+ psychiatry positions in Kentucky listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Psychiatry Jobs in Kentucky
RiverValley Behavioral Health4 open roles here · WLB 54/100
Seven Counties Services4 open roles here · WLB 68/100
UHS4 open roles here · WLB 62/100
Lifepoint Health2 open roles here · WLB 57/100
Abode Care Partners1 open role here · WLB 64/100
- AAddiction Recovery Care1 open role here
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