Psychiatrist Jobs
Are you a Psychiatrist looking for a locum tenens position? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, psychiatrist jobs are projected to grow by nine percent through 2031 , a rate higher than most physician specialties.
Part of that is due to an aging work force – with a projected shortage of approximately 40,000 Psychiatrists by 2030 according to the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration.
Why Apply To Psychiatrist Jobs With SUMO Medical Staffing?
SUMO Medical Staffing provides locum tenens staffing and permanent placement services to hospitals, medical centers, private practitioners, and government facilities nationwide.

Our goal is to match the right candidate with the right position based on our clients’ needs and the candidate’s skills, goals, strengths, and interests. We help place physicians, nurses practitioners, and physician assistants in specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, ER/urgent care, pediatrics and many more.
Why is There an Increase in Demand for Locum Tenens Psychiatrists?
In 2019, 20% of U.S. adults were diagnosed with a mental illness. During the pandemic, that number increased, with up to 40% of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression. By 2023, the number had dropped to 30%, but remains higher than pre-pandemic levels.
The three Psychiatry sub-specialties most in demand are:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Geriatric Psychiatry
- Addiction Psychiatry
Where Do Psychiatrists Work?
It should come as no surprise that locum tenens Psychiatry jobs can be found in various settings such as hospitals, outpatient centers, and physician offices.

SUMO is currently looking for Psychiatrists in these areas:
- New York City, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Buffalo, NY
- Albany, NY
- Salem, OR
- And more!
Find Your Next Psychiatry Job with SUMO Medical Staffing
Ready to explore your options as a locum tenens psychiatrist? Our staffing representatives will discuss your career goals and future plans to match you to the right role. Search and apply to available jobs or request a consultation with a staffing specialist at SUMO Medical Staffing today.