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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$191k

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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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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry (Skokie)

Rogers Behavioral Health

Skokie Clinic, Skokie, IL

Contract

Rogers Behavioral Health is a not-for-profit behavioral health system with a long history. For over 100 years we have been providing top quality psychiatric services to our patients and performing cutting edge research and are one of the leading healthcare providers in our field. RBH offers adults, ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Chicago- IL

Geode Health

Chicago, IL (West Loop)

Hybrid

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. The role offers a strong guaranteed base of $317,000, plus bonus, with an esteemed earning range of $350,000...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Senior Manager, Clinical Programs

$125k-$145k/yr

Carrumhealth

Remote, USA

Remote

At Carrum, we are transforming how we pay for, deliver and experience healthcare. If you are passionate about changing healthcare and want to finally get rid of surprise bills, poor quality, and high prices, while thriving in an entrepreneurial, cutting-edge environment, we would love to connect wit...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Frisco, TX

Geode Health

Frisco, Texas

Part-TimeIn-Person

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are looking for a passionate Psychiatric Physician Assistant for both full and part-time roles. The idea...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Master Center for Addiction Medicine

Glen Allen, Virginia

Part-Time

Channel your passion for helping others into a medical career that is personally and professionally rewarding. Join us on the front lines as direct care staff working alongside top notch professionals and learning from the best in the addiction treatment industry. Become a member of our caring and c...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Behavioral Health Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider

Saint Luke's Health System

Kansas City, Missouri

Full-Time

This Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position is a full-time role located primarily at Saint Luke’s Crittenton Children’s Center. Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm.Experience greater than 1 year is preferred but new graduates with applicable experience will be considered. PMHNP certifica...

Posted 2 weeks ago

PT Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

West Des Moines, Iowa

ContractIn-Person

Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of me...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care

LMH Health

Lawrence, Kansas

Remote

Something special starts here. You can’t define it, but you know it when you see it: the difference between an average life and the good life. When your cup is full – with joy, purpose and lifelong health – it shows. At LMH Health, we are all about healthy people, healthy communities and healthy f...

Posted 2 weeks ago

PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Outpatient

MONARCH

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina

Part-TimeIn-Person

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Lead Psychiatric Clinician (PMHNP)

Ignite Mental Health

D.C., Washington

Hybrid

Lead Nurse Practitioner Job Description At SOL Mental Health, we’re redefining what’s possible in mental health care—starting with you. We believe that exceptional clinicians deserve robust support, a culture of collaboration and continuous learning, and engaged leadership. That’s why we’ve created...

Posted 2 weeks 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.