What is the average outpatient PMHNP salary?

Outpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $130,000 to $190,000 for W-2 positions. Private practice owners can earn $200,000-$300,000+ depending on patient volume and insurance panel mix.

What does a typical outpatient PMHNP schedule look like?

Most outpatient positions offer Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm schedules with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements. Typical caseloads are 12-20 patients per day for medication management, or 6-8 if integrating therapy. Many clinics offer 4-day work weeks.

Can outpatient PMHNPs start their own private practice?

Yes — outpatient experience is ideal preparation for private practice. In full practice authority states, PMHNPs can open independent practices. Most PMHNPs gain 2-3 years of supervised experience first, then transition to private practice earning $200K+ with full schedule control.

Outpatient PMHNP Jobs in Illinois

Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic & private practice positions in Illinois

Discover 109 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Illinois

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Outpatient Positions

$182k

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Why Choose Outpatient PMHNP Work in Illinois?

Work-Life Balance

Most outpatient positions offer M-F schedules with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements.

Long-Term Relationships

Build meaningful therapeutic relationships through ongoing medication management and therapy.

Private Practice Path

Outpatient experience is the foundation for starting your own practice earning $200K+ with full autonomy.

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Path to Healing, Inc.

Dixon, IL

ContractIn-Person

Join an established PMHNP as an independent contractor in a busy practice. What this looks like: * 1099 position * Join two other PMHNPs (one full-time in person and one part-time remote) * Outpatient med management * In-office preferred, with hybrid option considered (will need in office days)...

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$70-$95/hr

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Blue Sky Telepsych

Illinois City, Illinois, United States

Remote

About BlueSky: We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health care! Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care. Our objective is to make our services more ...

Posted 2 days ago

Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Illinois

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$70-$100/hr

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Blue Sky Telepsych

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Remote

Posted 3 days ago

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Lifestance

Western Springs, IL

Part-TimeIn-Person

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day...

Posted 3 days ago

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Psychiatrist Adult or Child

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Psychiatrist Adult or Child

Lifestance

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Psychiatrist Adult or Child

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Lifestance

Lake in the Hills, IL

Part-TimeIn-Person

Posted 3 days ago

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Psychiatrist Adult or Child

Lifestance

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LifeStance Health

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$182k

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Outpatient Tips

•Start with structured clinic work before private practice
•Build expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy integration
•Negotiate productivity bonuses for high patient volume
•Consider part-time private practice alongside W-2 work
•Get comfortable with therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)

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There are currently 109 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.

Outpatient PMHNP Jobs in Illinois

Why Choose Outpatient PMHNP Work in Illinois?

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