Looking for psychiatry jobs? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens psychiatrist jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing psychiatrists on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
Locum tenens psychiatric jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year.
Locum psychiatrists hold the same qualifications as their permanent peers, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.
Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist for a 120-day locum tenens assignment at a state hospital in Montana. This opportunity begins on Dec 8, 2025, and offers a flexible 7 on 7 off or 14 on 14 off block schedule with 12-hour day shifts Monday through Friday and 10-hour days on weekends. The Psychiatrist will provide inpatient care in an admissions...
Location:MT
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Mar 16, 2026. The Physician will be responsible for adult acute inpatient psychiatry, managing a caseload of 12-15 patients per day, including admissions, discharges, and follow-up rounds, with a schedule of 8:00am-5:00pm. This role also involves attending court...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to join our client in Michigan for a 66-day assignment, commencing Mar 23, 2026. This vital role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric care with an 8a-5p shift schedule, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as anxiety disorders, affective disorders, and psychotic disorders. The...
Location:MI
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our client's team in Florida for a 45-day assignment, beginning Mar 16, 2026. This role involves a Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM schedule, providing care for general detoxification, withdrawal symptoms, major depression, and cognitive assessments for patients who are not actively suicidal and have higher functioning...
Location:FL
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in New York is actively seeking a Psychiatrist for a 60-day assignment starting Jun 1, 2026. This Physician role involves working Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm within a general adult behavioral health unit. You will be responsible for managing an average of 15 patients per day, providing essential inpatient care as part of a...
Location:NY
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 24-day assignment in Florida, beginning Apr 6, 2026. This telehealth role requires one day per week, from 8am to 5pm, focusing on patient consultations and managing a diverse range of psychiatric disorders, with an approximate patient load of 20 per day.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide...
Location:FL
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our client's team in California for a 120-day assignment starting Mar 23, 2026. This role involves performing psych evaluations and follow-ups during 9am-5pm shifts, contributing to essential patient care needs.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform psych evaluations (50 minutes)Conduct patient follow-ups (20 minutes)Additional...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are actively seeking a Psychiatrist for a 60-day assignment with our client in Arizona, commencing on Jun 1, 2026. This vital role involves psychiatric rounding on patients in residential care, participating in treatment team meetings, thorough documentation, psychiatric evaluations, follow-up treatment, medication management, and therapy. Schedule...
Location:AZ
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist for a 48-week locum tenens assignment with our client in Pennsylvania, starting Jan 27, 2026. This opportunity offers a flexible schedule between Tuesday and Thursday, with 16 hours per week divided between in-person and telehealth visits, including options for alternating weeks on site. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient,...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in CT is seeking a Psychiatrist Physician for a 39-day assignment starting Jul 6, 2026. This role involves a 7a-4p schedule, managing beds split among providers, with 1-2 nights of weeknight call and no weekends. The ideal candidate will be adept at handling general child and adolescent psychiatry cases, contributing to a collaborative and...
Location:CT
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician