Psychiatry - General/Other Locum Tenens Jobs in Kentucky

Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Ashland, KY - Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural settings, small cities, and major metropolitan areas. Your CompHealth recruiter is your coach who will find the best fit for you and help highlight your strengths during the interview process. Contact Brett Jones (203) 663-9368. * Salary guarantee * Production/RVU incentives * Student loan assistance in years 2 and 3 * Inpatient staff psychiatrist position * Monday through Friday schedule * Call is 1 weekday night per week (phone only) and 1 weekend/month rounding * Must be board certified or board eligible * H-1B and J-1 visas accepted through ARC * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Louisville, KY - * Requirements: Psychiatry Experience, Active Kentucky License & DEA  * Schedule: 12 hours per week in Lexington, Kentucky Psychiatrist needed for an ongoing outpatient assignment in Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. The clinician will be required to hold an active Kentucky State license, DEA, and will have to have had recent Primary Care experience.   * Position: Psychiatrist * Compensation: $240/hr. plus malpractice coverage insurance * Job Scope: Outpatient Psychiatry * Location:  Lexington, Kentucky * Start Date: ASAP pending credentialing (within 1 week of submitting documents) * No Calls, no weekends * Working with an Underserved Population Alumni Healthcare always offers: * _Weekly Direct Deposit_ * _24/7 Availability to your Recruiting Consultant & Credentialing Staff_ * _A+ Rated Malpractice Coverage_ * _NALTO Member_ For immediate consideration, please be sure to apply!  Best, Isaiah Russell Healthcare Recruiter 862-881-4478

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Hazard, KY - JOB OVERVIEW * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Psychiatry * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Hazard, KY * Service Setting: Outpatient * Coverage Type: Clinical + Call * Coverage Period: Sep 14, 2026 – Ongoing * Call Type: Beeper * Call Response Time: 30 minutes * Reason for Coverage: Vacancy - Long-Term Permanent Search * Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered by Vendor PATIENT INFORMATION * Average Daily Volume: 15 patients/day * Rounding: Both * Phone Consults: 3 FACILITY INFORMATION * EMR System: MediTech * Support Staff: RNs: On floor, PA/NPs: 2 PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE * Hospital Privileges Required: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES * Required * Anxiety disorders * Affective disorder * ADD/ADHD * Personality disorders * Development disorders * Psychotic disorders * Organic disorders * Involuntary commitments * Seclusion therapy * Restraint application * Pharmacotherapy * Group therapy * Preferred * Family therapy * ECT JOB REQUIREMENTS * Board: Board Eligible * Licenses: Licensed in KY or Universal License (IMLC) * Certifications: BLS * Fellowship: Required

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Kentucky - This Job at a Glance * Job Reference Id:  ORD-216863-MD-KY * Title:  MD * Dates Needed:  Mid-September - Ongoing * Shift Type:  Day Shift; Call; 24-Hour Call * Assignment Type:  Inpatient; Clinic * Call Required:  Yes * Board Certification Required:  Negotiable * Job Duration:  Locums About the Facility This hospital in Eastern Kentucky provides inpatient psychiatric services for adult patients requiring evaluation and ongoing treatment. The facility maintains an established clinical team that includes one employed psychiatrist and APP support to ensure continuity of care. Locum tenens coverage is sought to supplement existing staffing at this on-site inpatient and clinic setting. About the Facility Location Kentucky offers a range of regional attractions suited to diverse interests. Visitors may explore underground destinations, specialty museums, and heritage experiences, as well as outdoor and waterfront activities including river cruises and horse farm tours. Bourbon distillery tours featuring notable stops across the region provide additional options for clinicians on assignment. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide full-time inpatient psychiatric care for adult patients 18 and older during day shifts, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, totaling 40 hours per week. Clinical responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing medications for patients presenting with severe mental illness within the inpatient unit. Call coverage is required, with on-call duty up to 8 days per month on a 24-hour basis from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The patient volume is up to 15 patients per day, and telepsychiatry is not utilized for this assignment. Additional Job Details * Case Load/PPD:  15 * Patient Population:  Adults * Location Type:  On-Site * Government:  No * Shift Hours:  Full time (40 hours) * Cases Treated:  Adult inpatient psychiatric conditions;  severe mental illness in patients 18 and older * Average Length of Stay:  Variable * Census:  Variable * Med Checks/Follow-up per day:  Not applicable * Initial Evaluation Time:  Not applicable Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: * Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm * Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet * Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist * Digital hub for assignment details Contact:

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Hazard, KY - If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. * Monday - Friday schedule -- onsite, rotational, or call coverage * 15 patients per shift * Both inpatient and outpatient rounding * Call volume -- avg. 3 phone consults and 3 patients seen per 24 hrs * Skills required: involuntary commitments, restraint, pharmacotherapy * Group therapy and ECT required * Anxiety, affective, ADD/ADHD, psychotic, and organic disorders treated * Ongoing assignment * Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses * Assignment details and time entry in online portal * Competitive compensation * 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant * Charter member of NALTO

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Kentucky - Specialty:  Psychiatry Additional Information *  9/14 - Ongoing * PPD 15 * Beeper Call * Adults only * KY lic or IMLC       About All-Star Healthcare Solutions Benefits * Dedicated, specialty-specific consultants * Signature Red Carpet Service * Help with credentialing and licensing * Malpractice coverage included * Competitive pay * Paid travel and housing * Full-service locums and perm staffing * NALTO® member * Purpose-driven mission to improve patient care _Note: Additional details such as start date, shift schedule, procedures, and patient load will be provided upon inquiry._

Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Kentucky - A not-for-profit health system in Eastern Kentucky is adding a Psychiatrist to its well-established and growing practice. The new physician will join a team of 1 Psychiatrist and dedicated clinical staff. Practice Highlights * Community-based practice seeing half adult and half child patients * Hospital employed position * Predominantly outpatient setting * Inpatient on-call coverage includes one weekday night and one weekend per month. * Option to mentor residents and medical students Compensation and Benefits * Healthy salary guarantee plus production * Full benefits, including retirement plans, CME allowance, and excellent time-off * Signing bonus * Loan repayment assistance via NHSC * J1 and H1B support About Morehead, Kentucky Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and near a breathtaking 8200-acre lake, Morehead is an outdoor lover's dream! Hike the Daniel Boone National Forest, drop your line in for musky on Cave Run Lake, or enjoy downtown and the nightlife. Home to Morehead State University, one of the Top 25 Universities in the South, and Rowan County Senior High School, a Top 100 High School in Kentucky, Morehead is also a great place to raise a family. ZW-2307-96165

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Hazard, KY - JOB OVERVIEW * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Psychiatry * Job Type: Locum Tenens * Location: Hazard, KY * Service Setting: Inpatient * Coverage Type: Clinical + Call * Coverage Period: Oct 01, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 * Clinical Shift Schedule: Day shift, 5 days/week PATIENT INFORMATION * Patient Demographics: Adults with serious mental illness * Patient Volume/Census: 50 inpatient beds FACILITY INFORMATION * No. of Beds in Department: 50 inpatient beds DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide inpatient psychiatric care to patients with serious mental illnesses. * Manage a caseload of up to 50 inpatient beds. * Work collaboratively with a team of PHHNPs and another psychiatrist. * Participate in on-call rotation as required. * Provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other - $200 to $225 per hour in Louisa, KY - Aya Locums has an immediate opening for a locum Psychiatry job in Louisa, KY paying $200/hour - $225/hour. Job Details: * Position: Physician * Specialty: Psychiatry * Start Date: 11-02-26 * Length: 13 weeks Schedule and Coverage: * Shift Coverage: Scheduled + On Call required * Shift Schedule: Standard 5, 8-Hour 08:00 - 16:00 About the Facility: * Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital With Aya Locums, you get: * Access to top hospitals and healthcare systems in diverse care settings. * Highly competitive, transparent locum tenens pay. * Dedicated application and assignment support. * In-house credentialing and licensing teams. * Travel and lodging coverage. * Easy timekeeping and streamlined management of documents. * Malpractice coverage and risk management support. * Aya may provide other benefits where required by applicable law, including but not limited to reimbursements. For all employees and employee applicants, Aya is an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer, including Disability/Vets, and welcomes all to apply.

Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Hopkinsville, KY - Whether you are searching for a position in your area or in another state, we have professionals to help you achieve your goals through our relationships with facilities nationwide - in rural settings, small cities, and major metropolitan areas. Your CompHealth recruiter will be your advocate assisting you with contract negotiation, including pay, benefits, and incentives with insights into facilities and national market trends. Contact Angelica Linares at or 203-663-9364 to learn more about this opportunity. * Full-time, hospital-employed inpatient psychiatry opportunity in Kentucky * Monday - Friday schedule with one weekend of call per month * Extra pay provided for weekend call coverage * Average caseload of 16 patients per day * Serves children, adolescents, adults, and military families * Child and adolescent fellowship preferred but not required * Board-certified or board-eligible in General or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry * Located approximately one hour from Nashville, Tennessee * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail