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

Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health

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Why Work as an Outpatient PMHNP?

Work-Life Balance

Most outpatient positions offer Monday-Friday schedules with no nights, weekends, or on-call requirements. Predictable hours for better personal life.

Long-Term Patient Relationships

Build meaningful therapeutic relationships over months and years. See patients improve through ongoing medication management and therapy support.

Private Practice Potential

Outpatient experience is the foundation for starting your own practice. Many PMHNPs transition to private practice earning $200K+ with full autonomy.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

Lifestance

Raleigh, NC

In-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 4 days ago

Recent

Psychiatrist - Adult & Child - Outpatient - No Weekends

Lifestance

Raleigh, NC

Part-TimeIn-Person

Posted 4 days ago

Recent

Psychiatrist - Adult, Child, and Adolescent - Outpatient

Lifestance

Concord, NC

Part-TimeIn-Person

Posted 4 days ago

Recent

-Psychometrist

Lifestance

Posted 4 days ago

Advanced Practice Provider (Murfreesboro Adult Behavioral Health Clinic)

Vanderbilt UMC

Murfreesboro, TN

Full-TimeHybrid

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise w...

Posted 6 days ago

Recent

Part-Time PMHNP (100% Remote) - VA Licensed

$76/hr

Iris Telehealth for Providers

Remote

Part-TimeRemote

Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Virginia License Required Role Type: Part-Time | 16 hours per week | Fully Remote – EST (U.S. Only) Compensation: $76/hr Only candidates with a valid PMHNP-BC license in Virginia will be eligible for consideration for this positi...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP- Child and Adolescent focus)

$164k-$171k/yr

Lifestance Health Inc.

Crofton, Maryland (Remote)

Hybrid

Is This You? • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare. • Seeking work life balance. • Interested in growing professionally. What we offer Nurse Practitioners: • Flexible work schedules. • Telemedicine and in-person flexibility- hybrid work schedule. • Top compensation can exceed $164...

Posted 4 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job at SonderMind in WA

$248/hr

SonderMind

Remote

ContractHybrid

Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Washington) Location: Washington United States Remote Build Your Thriving Psychiatric Practice with Strategic Support Success in psychiatric practice requires dedicated focus and strategic investment in your professional future. This partnership is designed...

Posted 1 week ago

[Remote] Part-Time PMHNP or Psychologist (Remote – Geriatric & Pain Population)

$65-$95/hr

Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine

Remote

Part-TimeRemote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Perkins Spine and Sports Medicine, LLC is a growing, patient-centered spine and pain management practice committed to whole-person healing. They are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Licensed Psychologist...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with PMHNP w/2 years experience as a PMHNP, strong compensation!

Lifestance

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-TimeHybrid

Posted 1 week ago

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Salary Insights

$191k

Average annual salary

Based on outpatient PMHNP positions. Private practice roles may earn significantly more with productivity-based compensation.

Outpatient Tips

•Start with structured clinic experience before private practice
•Build expertise in evidence-based psychotherapy integration
•Negotiate productivity bonuses if seeing above threshold
•Consider part-time private practice alongside W-2 employment
•Get comfortable with therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, MI)

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Common Settings

Outpatient PMHNPs work in private practices, community mental health centers (CMHCs), group practices, university counseling centers, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and integrated primary care clinics.

Typical Caseload

Outpatient PMHNPs typically see 12-20 patients per day for medication management (15-30 min appointments) or 6-8 patients with therapy integration (45-60 min). Panel sizes range from 300-800 active patients.

Path to Private Practice

Most PMHNPs gain 2-3 years of outpatient experience before launching a private practice. Key steps: obtain independent practice authority (state-dependent), get credentialed with insurance panels, and build referral networks.

Compensation Structure

W-2 positions typically offer $130K-$190K base salary plus benefits. 1099/private practice PMHNPs can earn $200K-$300K+ based on patient volume, with overhead costs of $2K-$5K/month for a solo practice.

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There are currently 2074 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.