What Is a Locum Tenens Psychiatrist? A Facility Guide

Psychiatrist listening to a patient during a consultation in a modern office, illustrating locum tenens psychiatrist coverage

A locum tenens psychiatrist is a licensed, board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrist who works at a hospital, community mental health center or clinic on a temporary basis, usually through a staffing agency, to cover a vacancy, a leave or a surge in demand. The Latin phrase means “to hold the place.” For a hospital administrator or […]