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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 46 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 $169k per year to $581k yearly. In the last year, average pay rate based on Psychiatry jobs was $542k per year. As of Aug 03, 2026, the average annual salary for available locum tenens Psychiatry jobs stands at $389k 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 $542k per year. Additionally, the highest paying job for a temporary Psychiatry position in the past year reached $3.3m 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 Aug 03, 2026, we offer locum tenens Psychiatry jobs with various starting dates, including Aug 17, 2026 (46 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 Short Term Acute Care Hospital (30 jobs), Psychiatric Hospital (15 jobs), Hospital (15 jobs), Correctional (9 jobs), and Outpatient Facility (6 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 46 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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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$276 to $299
Hourly Pay*
This facility is seeking a Psychiatrist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details & requirements for this opportunity:Schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Job Setting: InpatientTypes of Cases: Adult Credentialing Timeframe: 4-6 weeksActive State License
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$243 to $263
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, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Job Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Adult
  • Credentialing Time Frame: 4-6 weeks
  • Must have an active state license
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$243 to $263
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, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  • Job Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Adult
  • Credentialing Time Frame: 4-6 weeks
  • Must have an active state license
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$243 to $263
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-5p· 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 Arizona

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in Arizona.
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$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, 8a-5p.· Job Setting: Outpatient Health Center.· Types of Cases: Psychiatry.· Credentialing Timeframe: 45 days.· Any Active Unrestricted State License required. 
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Psychologist
  • August 17, 2026
$87 to $95
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 Psychologist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday; hours may vary. The site may offer either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.
  • Practice Setting: Correctional
  • Scope: Adult Male Inmates – Patients present with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs requiring ongoing psychiatric and psychological services.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: ~4 weeks
  • State Licensure: Arizona
  • Requirements: Active State License, Basic Life Support (BLS), and use of TechCare 5.0 Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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Psychologist
  • August 17, 2026
$87 to $95
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 Psychologist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.Details and requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday; hours may vary. The site may offer either four 10-hour shifts or five 8-hour shifts.
  • Practice Setting: Correctional
  • Scope: Adult Male Inmates – Patients present with acute and chronic behavioral health conditions, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and co-occurring medical and psychiatric needs requiring ongoing psychiatric and psychological services.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: ~4 weeks
  • State Licensure: Arizona
  • Requirements: Active State License, Basic Life Support (BLS), and use of TechCare 5.0 Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
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Highest Paying Jobs in Alabama

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in Alabama.
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Psychiatrist
  • August 17, 2026
$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 Psychiatrist for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.  Details and requirements for this opportunity: 
  • Schedule: Starting in Sept. 2026. Minimum commitment of 1 year. Initially one day per week (part-time psychiatry job – est. 4 to 8 hours/wk), delivered primarily via secure telepsychiatry, with on-site presence approximately once per month (or as mutually agreed).
  • Practice Setting: IP PTSD and Addiction Treatment Facility
  • Scope:  United States Veterans with dual-diagnosis presentations, including complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Veterans are often referred following acute instability, prolonged system engagement, or barriers to timely VA-based placement.
  • Credentialing Timeframe: ~6-8 Weeks
  • State Licensure: Alabama or Interstate Medical Compact License (IMLC)
  • Requirements: Board Eligible or Board Certified, Active State License, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), and use of Icanotes Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$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 & requirements for this opportunity:
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday / 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, night call possibility
  • Setting: Inpatient
  • Types of Cases: Adult
  • License: Must have an active Alabama License or Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC)
  • Credentialing Timeframe: 15 days
  • EMR: MediTech
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Highest Paying Jobs in California

AMN Healthcare currently has Psychiatry positions available in California.
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Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$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: 40 hours per week· Practice Setting: Correctional Facility· Scope: Adult· Credentialing Timeframe: 4 weeks· State Licensure: Active State License required· Requirements: Board Certified preferred#LI-KR2
locum tenens
Psychiatry Physician
  • August 17, 2026
$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: 5 days per week 7:30am – 4:00pm OR 4 days per week 7:30am – 6:00pmPractice Setting: Field Based – ClinicScope: General Adult Psychiatry – Homeless HealthCredentialing Timeframe: ~ 30 DaysState Licensure: California License Requirements: Board Certified and Active State License
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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Locum Tenens Psychiatry Jobs

How many locums Psychiatry jobs are currently available?

As of 8/3/26, AMN Healthcare currently has 46 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 $3.3m per year, providing competitive compensation options.

What is the average annual salary for Psychiatry locums positions?

As of 8/3/26, the average annual salary based on 526 locum tenens Psychiatry jobs is $525k 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 $542k per year. The highest-paying position in the past year reached $3.3m annually, showcasing the potential for substantial earnings.

Are there flexible start dates available for these Psychiatry jobs?

Yes, as of 8/3/26, AMN Healthcare offers locum tenens Psychiatry Physician jobs with various starting dates to accommodate your schedule. Some options include a start date of 08/17/26 (46 jobs).

What types of healthcare facilities offer locum tenens Psychiatry jobs?

Our locum tenens Psychiatry Physician opportunities span across diverse healthcare settings, including Short Term Acute Care Hospital (30 jobs), Psychiatric Hospital (15 jobs), Hospital (15 jobs), Correctional (9 jobs), and Outpatient Facility (6 jobs).

What locums Psychiatry jobs are available at Outpatient Facility facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 Psychiatry jobs at Outpatient Facility facilities with pay ranging from $376k to $407k per year as of 8/3/26.

Are there locums Psychiatry jobs available at Correctional facilities?

AMN Healthcare has 1 locums Psychiatry Physician jobs at Correctional facilities with pay ranging from $376k to $407k per year as of 8/3/26.

* 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.