America’s Mental Health Crisis

Facing the shortage of mental health professionals.

Growing demand for mental health care plus a slow supply of new psychiatrists equals the perfect storm for America’s mental health care crisis. Over half of practicing psychiatrists are nearing retirement age and fewer medical students are interested in pursuing psychiatry. JAMA reports that fewer students are interested in the field because students have a:

  • Negative perception of the field before entering medical school.
  • Believe insurance reimburses providers for mental health conditions at a lower rate.
  • Think that psychiatric treatments are not effective, despite evidence to the contrary.

Current compensation trends reflect the diminishing numbers of available psychiatrists. Psychiatrists reported the highest increase in total compensation of any physician specialty in one year – a whopping 16 percent.

Here are some stats:

  • Nearly 1 in 5 Americans has a mental health condition.
  • More than half of U.S. counties have no psychiatrists.
  • Over 60 percent of practicing psychiatrists are older than 55.

Without adequate psychiatric coverage, patients may be visiting your ER causing lost revenue and financial burden to your hospital. Additionally, general practitioners may be writing your patients’ mental health prescriptions. Inadequate psychiatry coverage can lead to physician burnout and Medicare compliance concerns.

Sources: CNN, Health Resources & Services Administration, Mental Health America, National Council for Behavioral Health, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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We are a Federal Supply Schedule Contract holder. 

Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract: 36F79723D0086, Professional and Allied Healthcare Staffing, effective March 15, 2023, through March 14, 2028.

NAICS Codes:
  • 561320: Temporary help services. 
  • 621111: Offices of physicians. 
  • 621112: Offices of physicians, mental health specialists. 
  • 621399: Offices of all other miscellaneous health practitioners. 
  • 621330: Offices of mental health practitioners.

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"I'm passionate about the locum tenens industry - we make a real difference in the lives of both our heroic healthcare providers and the patients they treat."

Anne has been at the forefront of the evolution of locum tenens for more than 35 years. She’s a respected leader with expertise in corporate operations, risk management, credentialing, and travel services. Before joining Jackson + Coker, she served as Executive Vice President at Medical Doctor Associates, part of Cross Country Healthcare. 

An ardent industry advocate, Anne served several years on the Board of the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO), including two years as president. 

Anne received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Spring Hill College. She is also a PADI open water diver and enjoys scuba diving. 

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