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Psychiatrist Jobs in Kentucky

9 live psychiatrist listings in Kentucky from 5 employers — Universal Health Services has the most openings with 4.

Open Positions9 live

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Kentucky Jobs
9 open
Hiring Cities
5 cities
Salary data

Psychiatrist Salary in Kentucky

Statewide Kentucky figures for psychiatrists.

Kentucky median
$237,770
BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 29-1223 $237,770
vs. national
−16%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 29-1223 $237,770

Employers

Who’s Hiring Psychiatrists in Kentucky

5 employers have 9 open psychiatrist roles in Kentucky, led by Universal Health Services with 4 openings.

About This Role

A psychiatrist is a physician licensed to diagnose mental illness, prescribe medication, and direct medical treatment.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across Kentucky hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many psychiatrist jobs are open in Kentucky right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 9 live psychiatrist openings in Kentucky. They come from 5 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a psychiatrist earn in Kentucky?

The Kentucky median for psychiatrists is $237,770 a year, −16% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Kentucky — SOC 29-1223 $237,770).

03Which employers are hiring psychiatrists in Kentucky?

The Kentucky listings currently come from 5 employers, including Universal Health Services (4), Lyra Health (2), and LifeStance Health (1). 2 other employers have openings too.

04Which Kentucky cities have the most psychiatrists openings?

Across the Kentucky listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Louisville (2) and Lexington (1).