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 New Jersey

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

Discover 43 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in New Jersey

Outpatient Positions

$205k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Outpatient PMHNP Work in New Jersey?

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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$145k/yr

Cordial Health

Lakewood, New Jersey

Part-TimeRemote

Cordial Health PC, a leading healthcare organization providing comprehensive mental health services to patients in nursing homes across NY and NJ, is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled PMHNP ...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem (Mt Holly, Willingboro, Voorhees, Marlton, NJ)

Virtua

Are you a compassionate experienced Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments? Virtua Health invites you to join our expanding Psychiatry team, where your expertise will directly enhance the quality of life for our dive...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

NJ559w - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$94k/yr

Fcs Co

Newark, Essex County

Full-TimeOn-site

NEW! A PMHNP is needed to see women and children in an inpatient/outpatient setting near Newark. Psychiatric Mental Health NP ANCC-BC preferred with experience in women's health and child population. FULL time Monday-Friday. On-call duties as needed. GREAT annual salary, benefits. Exciting opportuni...

Posted 4 days ago

Recent

Dual-Licensed PMHNP & Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ANP/AGNP)

$125k-$155k/yr

Atlas Search

Livingston, New Jersey

Full-Time

Annual Salary: $125k – $155k (varies depending on years of experience) We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who holds dual licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family/Adult/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ANP/AGNP) to join our cl...

Posted 5 days ago

NP PSYCH Camden NJ

Cooper University Hospital

Camden, New Jersey

Full-Time

Together with psychiatric attendings, attending of other specialties, residents, nurses, social workers and other members of the treatment team, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will provide psychiatric assessments (identify barriers to care, gather information for referrals, arrange home visits, ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Psychiatric NP - Outpatient (4-Day Workweek - $150K + Full Benefits)

$110k-$150k/yr

NPHire

Trenton, NJ

Full-TimeOn-site

A growing outpatient behavioral health practice in New Jersey is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensive psychiatric Qualifications 1-3 years psychiatric NP experience preferred Comfortable with outpatient .

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatry Consult Service-Full-Time (Voorhees, NJ)

Direct Apply

Virtua

Voorhees Township, New Jersey

Part-Time

Location: Voorhees, New Jersey Schedule: 40 hours, Monday–Friday, 1st shift Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and families during life’s most challenging moments? Virtua Health invites you to join our expanding Psychiatry team, where your ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Direct Apply

Acadia

Aberdeen Township, New Jersey

Full-Time

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Cliffwood Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Full Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations,...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Psychiatry Full-Time position in Eatontown, New Jersey

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

Eatontown, New Jersey

Full-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 weeks ago

Psychiatrist (Adult)

$255k-$385k/yr

LifeStance Health

Jersey City, New Jersey

Part-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

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$205k

Avg. outpatient salary in New Jersey

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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 43 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 New Jersey

Why Choose Outpatient PMHNP Work in New Jersey?

Work-Life Balance

Long-Term Relationships

Private Practice Path

All Outpatient Positions in New Jersey (43)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Per Diem (Mt Holly, Willingboro, Voorhees, Marlton, NJ)

NJ559w - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Dual-Licensed PMHNP & Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ANP/AGNP)

NP PSYCH Camden NJ

Psychiatric NP - Outpatient (4-Day Workweek - $150K + Full Benefits)

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatry Consult Service-Full-Time (Voorhees, NJ)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatry Full-Time position in Eatontown, New Jersey

Psychiatrist (Adult)

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