Explore the country as you discover plentiful locum behavioral health jobs on your own time with locum tenens behavioral health! Valued at $103.01 billion in 2022, the market for behavioral health professionals across all provider types and specialties is only expected to continue its growth, and is projected to skyrocket to $132.42 billion by 2027, growing at an expected CAGR rate of 5.3% during the forecasted period, as reported by Precedence Research. With the ongoing and escalating prevalence of mental disorders among Americans driving growth in the U.S. behavioral health market, and mental health issues being the most common health problem faced by 1 of every 5 individuals in the US, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, the demand for behavioral health specialists is increasing at a rapid rate, and locum MDs, DOs, PsyDs, NPs, and PAs are filling gaps in coverage nationwide. 

According to the Staffing Industry Specialists (SIA) the locum tenens market is experiencing dramatic growth as it skyrockets in value by a staggering 27% every year, resulting in an overflow of attractive job opportunities for talented behavioral health practitioners like yourself to choose from. At an average annual employment growth rate of 20.7% across all provider types specializing in behavioral health, locum psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatry NPs, and psychiatry PAs have the freedom to select jobs across every U.S. state that fit their schedules, needs, and preferences as new opportunities arise. 

Though rates may vary for behavioral health professionals across provider types, specialties, and locations, locum tenens behavioral health physicians, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants earn a sweeping average of 71.1% more than permanently employed behavioral health providers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that the top paying states for psychiatry specialists are New Mexico, Wyoming, and Missouri, while psychologists see the highest earning potentials in New Jersey, Delaware, and Oregon.

Barton Associates works with healthcare facilities in every state across the nation who are seeking out talented behavioral health providers specializing in addiction medicine, children and adolescents, geriatrics, and medication management to work for the most competitive locum tenens behavioral health salary wherever they may choose to travel in exchange for their coveted services. Barton’s relationships with a diverse range of healthcare institutions throughout the United States offers Barton locums the unique opportunity to gain valuable, skill-building experiences in new settings working with a variety of new patient populations. The rise of digital behavioral health services caused by the Covid-19 pandemic has also opened a wide range of telemedicine behavioral health job opportunities, where locum behavioral health professionals can see patients from the comfort of their own homes.

Our recruiters have worked with, and successfully placed our behavioral health locums in the following facility types and programs across the nation:

Barton’s behavioral health locums enjoy the benefits of income stability by earning more wherever they go, as well as job stability with a never ending flow of doors to new opportunities opening by the day. Our Account Executives work hard to update our behavioral health locums with the latest new opportunities daily. Peruse through our open locum tenens behavioral health jobs now!

Our openings change daily, so be sure to check in with your Barton recruiter often. New to Barton and ready to become a locum? Fill out the form to chat with one of our experienced recruiters to get started!

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Q: What types of providers can be locums?

A: Barton Associates works with NPs, PAs, physicians, dentists, and CRNAs!

Q: Who uses locum tenens providers?

A: Companies and other healthcare facilities beyond the walls of hospitals and clinics have healthcare staffing openings. The Barton Associates team works with a variety of clients looking to fill temporary roles throughout the country, including but not limited to hospitals, private practices, and urgent care. Learn more about who Barton Associates works with!

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