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 a Psychiatrist to join our client in PA for a focused, 1-day assignment starting Mar 3, 2026. This role involves serving as a secondary collaborator, providing essential support and expertise for the duration of the engagement.Responsibilities and DutiesServe as a secondary collaboratorBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
Our client in Louisiana is actively seeking a qualified Psychiatrist for a 90-day assignment, commencing on May 4, 2026. This Physician will be responsible for conducting TeleHealth Consults, providing essential mental health support and evaluations remotely.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide TeleHealth Consults.Additional InformationBoard Certification...
Location:LA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for a 12-day assignment starting Apr 2, 2026, in New Jersey. This role involves providing backup collaboration via phone as needed, managing on-call responsibilities, with infrequent patient interaction. Our client offers a unique opportunity for a Physician looking to contribute their expertise in a flexible...
Location:NJ
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist Physician for a 137-day locum tenens assignment with our client in SC. This role is scheduled to begin on Apr 6, 2026, offering consistent 8a-5p shifts. The physician will primarily focus on seeing 10–12 patients daily, including 1–2 consults, managing a General Adolescent IP unit, and assisting with E.R. consults within...
Location:SC
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist for an engaging 240-day locum tenens assignment in California, starting Mar 16, 2026. This role involves providing essential outpatient psychiatry services, primarily managing prescription refills and conducting intake appointments, with a consistent 8-5 day shift schedule.Responsibilities and DutiesProvide comprehensive...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist in New York for a 7-day assignment starting Mar 16, 2026. Our client requires coverage for their inpatient geriatric psychiatry unit, including rounding on patients and participating in on-call duties during 7a - 7p shifts. This role involves managing a diverse range of standard inpatient geriatric psychiatric...
Location:NY
Specialty:Geriatric 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 California is seeking a Psychiatrist for a 156-day locum tenens assignment, beginning Jun 29, 2026. This Physician will provide essential psychiatric care during evening shifts, Monday through Friday, starting at 3 PM. Responsibilities include conducting client sessions, diagnosing, medication maintenance, chart review, and timely prescribing,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Physician specializing in Psychiatry for a 40-day assignment in Pennsylvania, starting Jun 20, 2026. This role involves working 15-20 hours per week, focusing on patient interaction and medication management for children with ADHD, handling very easy cases.Responsibilities and DutiesWork with children with ADHDEngage directly...
Location:PA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a Psychiatrist to join our client's team in Massachusetts for a 60-day assignment, beginning Apr 20, 2026. This role involves inpatient psychiatry within an acute psychiatric unit, where you will be seeing 6-10 patients per shift, focusing on various psychiatric conditions and potentially performing treatments, all while adhering...
Location:MA
Specialty:Psychiatry
Provider Type:Physician