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Psychiatry Jobs in Tennessee

Across 105 live Psychiatry listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $198K (75th percentile $300K), based on the 46 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 35th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are BlueSky Telepsych (16), Ally Psychiatry (5), UHS (5).

105+ positions available

Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 14, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this

105+ Psychiatry Jobs in Tennessee Available Now

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105 jobs

These 46 roles pay ~$198k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

UHS logo

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

UHSMemphis, TN

Registered Nurse
Pay not disclosed
Ally Psychiatry logo

Full-Time 7on/7off Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP / PA| Inpatient | Collaborative, Physician-Led

Ally PsychiatryChattanooga, TN

Freeman logo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH-NP)

FreemanDickson, TN

Nurse Practitioner
$115,000 - $130,000
Mamaya Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Evening and Weekends

Mamaya HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
Ally Psychiatry logo

Psychiatrist Job Opportunity – Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatry | ECT | Nashville, TN

Ally PsychiatryNashville, TN

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital logo

Clinical Faculty Position, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Department of Pediatric Medicine

St. Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
Lyra Health logo

Prescribing Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Virtual - Remote) - 1099 Contractor

Lyra HealthEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
GENERATIONS HEALTH ASSOCIATION logo

Nurse Practitioner

Generations Health AssociationDresden, TN

Nurse Practitioner
$115,000-$120,000
GENERATION-GAITHER logo

Nurse Practitioner

Generation-GaitherDresden, TN

Nurse Practitioner
$115,000-$120,000
Lavender logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Tennessee

LavenderEmployer score · SilverRemote

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
Thriveworks logo

Collaborating Psychiatrist in Tennessee (Remote)

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverRemote

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
UHS logo

TENNESSEE - TELEMEDICINE PSYCHIATRIST (MD/DO) – Remote - On-Call Phone Admission Orders.

UHSRemote

Psychiatry
Pay not disclosed
Thriveworks logo

Collaborating Psychiatrist (Clinical & Supervisory Role)

ThriveworksEmployer score · SilverTennessee

Physician
Pay not disclosed
Lifepoint Health logo

Program Director, Behavioral Health

Lifepoint HealthAthens, TN

Healthcare Admin
Pay not disclosed

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How Tennessee Compares for Psychiatry Pay

Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychiatry postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$183k
Pay rank
#35 of 51
Work-life balance
5.8/10 · #37
Open listings
299

Psychiatry roles in Tennessee advertise $15k below the $197k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $316k.

Psychiatry median pay and work-life-balance score, Tennessee compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs TNWLBListings
Tennessee (this page)$183k—5.8/10299
Kentuckyborders$316k+$133k6.1/10134
Missouriborders$253k+$71k5.7/10268
Alabamaborders$236k+$54k5.2/10145
Mississippiborders$213k+$30k5.7/1099
North Carolinaborders$167k−$15k5.5/10481
Georgiaborders$167k−$15k5.9/10456
Arkansasborders$122k−$61k5.1/1098

“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Psychiatry Jobs in Tennessee: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Tennessee offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in tennessee. With 105+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 25% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychiatry Jobs in Tennessee on this page have an average score of 5.1/10, with 25% 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 tennessee include Ally Psychiatry, UHS, Thriveworks, Freeman, and more. Positions span psychiatry jobs tennessee. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychiatry jobs in tennessee, Geode Health (score: 96.4/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.4/100), Mindpath Health (score: 91.6/100) 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 $180K, trending up 5.9% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Psychiatry jobs in Tennessee.

How much do psychiatry earn in Tennessee?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of psychiatry. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?

Yes — about 25% 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 Tennessee right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Ally Psychiatry, UHS, Thriveworks, Freeman, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many psychiatry jobs in tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 105 psychiatry positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.