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Locum Tenens Psychiatry Physician Jobs

Explore Locums Psychiatry Opportunities with AMN Healthcare

Are you a Psychiatry Physician professional seeking locums job opportunities? Look no further! AMN Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding temporary positions that align with your career goals. With a total of 24 locum tenens Psychiatry jobs currently available, your next exciting opportunity awaits.

Competitive Compensation for Temporary Psychiatry Jobs Awaits You

When it comes to compensation, AMN Healthcare ensures that our locum tenens opportunities are both rewarding and competitive. The pay rates for our current temporary Psychiatry jobs range from $339k per year to $560k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Psychiatry jobs was $394k per year. As of Dec 04, 2025, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Psychiatry jobs stands at $397k per year.

Stay Informed About Salary Trends for Locums Psychiatry Jobs

Understanding the salary landscape is crucial when evaluating your career options. Based on historical data from the last year of posted locums Psychiatry jobs, the average annual salary remains steady at $394k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job for a temporary Psychiatry position in the past year reached $560k annually, illustrating the potential for substantial earnings in the Psychiatry field.

Flexible Start Dates to Suit Your Schedule

AMN Healthcare recognizes the importance of flexibility in your career. As of Dec 04, 2025, we offer locum tenens Psychiatry jobs with various starting dates, including Dec 18, 2025 (24 jobs). This flexibility allows you to plan your assignments according to your preferences, making your transition into a new role seamless.

Diverse Facilities Hiring Psychiatry Professionals

Temporary jobs for Psychiatry Physicians span across various healthcare facilities, including Psychiatric Hospital (153 jobs), Short Term Acute Care Hospital (96 jobs), Correctional (68 jobs), Hospital (45 jobs), and Outpatient Facility (29 jobs) facilities. This diversity not only broadens your options for gaining new experience but also provides valuable networking opportunities.

Benefits of a Locums Psychiatry Job

Opting for a temporary position offers unique benefits, including:

  • Variety and Adventure: Locums roles allow you to work in different settings and healthcare institutions, offering a diverse and enriching experience.
  • Flexibility: You have control over your schedule, enabling you to achieve a desirable work-life balance.
  • High Earning Potential: Locums positions often come with competitive pay rates, offering you the opportunity to earn a significant income while maintaining flexibility.
  • Skill Enhancement: Exposure to various healthcare environments enhances your clinical skills and adaptability.

Ready to embark on your next locums adventure? Explore our exclusive locum tenens Psychiatry jobs on AMNHealthcare.com and take the first step towards a dynamic and rewarding career in healthcare. Your dream job is just a click away!

Search Top Paying Locum Tenens Psychiatry Jobs in the U.S.

AMN Healthcare currently has 24 locum tenens Psychiatry positions available in the United States. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in New York

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in New York.
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Correctional Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$267 to $289
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!  This facility is seeking a Correctional Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.   Details and requirements for this opportunity: Schedule: Monday – Friday 8a-4pPractice Setting: OutpatientScope: ForensicCredentialing Timeframe: 30 daysState Licensure: New YorkRequirements: None
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$204 to $221
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment! This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: 24 hours per week; Monday – Wednesday from 8a-4p
  • Setting: Correctional
  • Types of Patients: Adult Male Forensic
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeks
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible required
  • Testing Required: None Specified
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity: · Schedule: Monday – Friday from 8 am – 4:30 pm· Job Setting: Inpatient· Types of Cases: Adult· Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeks· Active State License 
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:30a-4:30p· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Scope: Adult· Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeks· State Licensure: Active New York License· Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and minimum 1 year of experience required
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Highest Paying Jobs in Florida

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in Florida.
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
 The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday to Friday; flexible schedule available, 4:00pm-7:00 pm is preferred (onsite only)· Practice Setting: Outpatient· Scope: Child and Adolescent · Credentialing Timeframe: 30 Days· State Licensure: Florida State License· Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible with clean and active Florida State License. Fingerprinting process through the Agency for Health Care Administration (ACHA) is required and use of Avatar Electronic Medical Record (EMR)#DOX
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm· Practice Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient· Scope: Children, Adult/Geriatric· Credentialing Timeframe: 30 – 60 days· State Licensure: Florida· Requirements: Fellowship trained – Board Certified/Board Eligible, Active Florida State License and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and use of EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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Highest Paying Jobs in Georgia

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in Georgia.
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Part time 29 hours weekly schedule must be within Monday – Friday 8a-5p. No weekends, no call· Practice Setting: Inpatient State Hospital· Scope: Mental Illness· Credentialing Timeframe: 31-60 days· State Licensure: Active State License required· Requirements: Two years of Psychiatry experience in a similar setting. Forensic experience is preferred but not a must.#DOX
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8a-5p· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Scope: Adult· Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeks· State Licensure: Georgia State License· Requirements: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Electronic Medical Record (EMR), two years of recent and similar experience#DOX
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Highest Paying Jobs in Illinois

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in Illinois.
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$194 to $210
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8a-4:30p· Practice Setting: Inpatient State Hospital· Scope: Adult Male/Forensic· Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeks· State Licensure: Active State License· Requirements: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)#DOX#LI-KR2
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Psychiatry Physician
  • December 18, 2025
$175 to $189
Hourly Pay*
The Behavioral Health Division at AMN has been successfully dedicated to locum tenens coverage for over 30 years. We partner with clients nationwide, matching Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and PM&R Physicians to their ideal jobs. With over 185 years of combined recruitment experience, you can trust AMN to find your next rewarding assignment!This facility is seeking a Psychiatry Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:· Schedule: 1 day per week on Thursdays from 10a-2p for the Psychiatrist; 1 day only at the 1st of the month from 10a-2p for the Medical Director· Practice Setting: Inpatient· Scope: Child and Adolescent· Credentialing Timeframe: 30 days· State Licensure: Active Illinois License, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)· Requirements: Board Certified, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)#DOX
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Nationwide Statistics on Psychiatry Locums Travel Jobs

At AMN Healthcare, we try to provide you with the data you need to make a decision about working a Psychiatry locum tenens job. We’ve compiled nationwide information about salary ranges and trends over the last 3 months, along with other important stats about types of healthcare facilities in the US offering work so you have the latest at your fingertips.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Psychiatry Jobs

How many locums Psychiatry jobs are currently available?

As of 12/4/25, AMN Healthcare currently has 24 exclusive travel Psychiatry job opportunities waiting for you.

What is the salary range for locum tenens Psychiatry jobs?

The pay rates for the available locums Psychiatry Physician jobs range from $166k to $560k per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Psychiatry locums positions?

As of 12/4/25, the average annual salary based on 472 locum tenens Psychiatry jobs is $394k yearly, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise.

Can you tell me about historical salary trends for travel Psychiatry positions?

Based on historical data from the last year, the average annual salary for locum tenens Psychiatry jobs, was $394k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $560k annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Psychiatry jobs?

Yes, as of 12/4/25, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Psychiatry Physician jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 12/18/25 (24 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Psychiatry jobs?

Our locum tenens Psychiatry Physician opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Psychiatric Hospital (153 jobs), Short Term Acute Care Hospital (96 jobs), Correctional (68 jobs), Hospital (45 jobs), and Outpatient Facility (29 jobs).

What locums Psychiatry jobs are available at Psychiatric Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 9 Psychiatry jobs at Psychiatric Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $376k to $407k per year as of 12/4/25.

Are there locums Psychiatry jobs available at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 5 locums Psychiatry Physician jobs at Short Term Acute Care Hospital facilities with pay ranging from $376k to $407k per year as of 12/4/25.

What jobs are there for locum tenens Psychiatry professionals at Correctional facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 3 locums Psychiatry Physician jobs at Correctional facilities with pay ranging from $376k to $560k per year as of 12/4/25.

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.