While the specific details will differ from assignment to assignment, locum tenens psychiatry jobs revolve around providing patient care and may include: 

• Handling the mental health assessment of new patients
• Following up on the existing plans for counseling or other treatment services for existing patients

• Willing to travel 
• Comfortable working in a variety of clinical settings
• Flexible
• Adaptable
• Able to integrate into new healthcare environments quickly
• Comfortable working with patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures

• Have your undergrad degree
• Have completed med school
• Have completed a residency program
• Be licensed in the state where you wish to work

Consider these statistics:

• The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports that the U.S. has had a longstanding shortage of psychiatrists with no relief in sight. They’ve also disclosed that over half of the counties in the country don’t have any psychiatrists available to serve patients.
• The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) created a factsheet of behavioral health workforce projections and predicted that psychiatrists available to service adults would be dropping 27% by 2030.

This quite obviously demonstrates the need for locum tenens psychiatrists.

The top 10 cities in the United States that offer the highest annual locum tenens psychiatrist salary include: 

1. New Hartford Center, CT – $392,463
2. Potomac Heights, MD – $369,031
3. Minkler, CA – $354,868
4. Great Neck Gardens, NY – $351,973
5. Roslyn Estates, NY – $342,478
6. Kensington, NY – $336,834
7. Tariffville, CT – $336,001
8. San Buenaventura, CA – $326,584
9. Harbor Isle, NY – $322,849
10. Collings Lakes, NJ – $321,851

Practitioners may be stepping in to cover:

• Maternity leave
• Holidays
• Vacation time
• Extended illness
• Unusually high patent loads

• Adult inpatient
• Outpatient
• Veteran facilities
• Indian Health Services
• Child and adolescent
• Geriatric
• Correctional sites
• Addiction
• Forensic

Since the demand for mental health professionals is now higher than ever, as a locum tenens psychiatrist you’ll also enjoy premium pay. Depending on your background, credentials, and expertise, you can trust there’s a locum tenens job to match both your professional qualifications and personal preferences.

Locum tenens psychiatrist assignments also offer plenty of options when it comes to day-to-day working options. For instance, you may have the option of working in multiple capacities and seeing patients through telehealth while also providing onsite services. This change of pace might be just what you need to renew your passion for this great profession.

By becoming a locum tenens psychiatrist, you can have it all! Since you have the power to set your own work schedule, you have the freedom to take as much or as little time off as you want to explore and enjoy the region you are working in.

Whether you are longing to spend an extended visit with family, are tired of missing your kid’s ball games, want to get back to a hobby you love, or just want to enjoy some much-needed (and well-deserved) time off, life as a locum tenens psychiatrist may be just what you’ve been hoping for.

When you choose to travel with Trusted Locum Staffing you’ll get a dedicated team that offers comprehensive, high-touch support throughout your journey. Every detail is meticulously managed and our white-glove service delivers the highest quality assignments, specifically tailored to your needs. 

We also provide a range of top benefits to ensure your success and satisfaction, including making it as easy as possible to get started. We’ll handle everything from credentialing to setting up travel arrangements to arranging your placements,

We’re here to walk you through the psychiatrist locum tenens process by answering your questions, offering clear explanations, and providing unwavering support so you don’t have to start from square one. 

The Trusted Locum Staffing team will ensure you understand each step so you’re comfortable and well-prepared for your first assignment.

With 15 years of experience under our belts, our team has cultivated a reputation for excellence by leveraging our extensive expertise and strong internal culture. Our experience and values drive us to exceed expectations and build lasting relationships in the healthcare community.

Focus on doing what you do best — providing exceptional patient care — and let the professionals at Trusted Locum Staffing handle the details. 

Begin the exciting adventure of a locum tenens psychiatrist with Trusted Locum Staffing today.