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

Discover 2135 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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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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Clinical Psychiatrist (Outpatient) -Wichita, KS -TMS experience helpful

$350k-$400k/yr

Lifestance

Wichita, KS

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 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child/Adolescent/Adult

$142k-$190k/yr

Lifestance

Myrtle Beach, SC

Full-TimeHybrid

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Full-Time

$80-$100/hr

Northpoint Recovery

Seattle, WA

Full-TimeIn-Person

Job Title: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider - Adult & Adolescent Services Reports To: Lead Advanced Practice Provider Location: Northpoint Seattle (Adult outpatient) & Imagine Seattle (Adolescent outpatient) - Located in the same building in Northgate Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Snellville, GA

$385k/yr

Geode Health

Snellville, GA

Hybrid

Estimated Range: $385,000-$410,000 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”. Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient menta...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Columbus, GA

$385k/yr

Geode Health

Columbus, GA

Hybrid

Estimated Range: $385,000-$410,000 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”. Estimated Pay Range is $385,000-$410,000 We are actively recruiting for...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Marietta, GA

$385k/yr

Geode Health

Marietta, GA

Hybrid

Estimated Pay Range is $385,000-$410,000 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”. Estimated Pay Range is $385,000-$410,000 We are actively recruiti...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Peachtree City

$385k/yr

Geode Health

Peachtree City, GA

Hybrid

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Full Time)

$112k/yr

BMC Software

Boston, Massachusetts

Full-Time

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is more than a hospital. It is a network of support and care that touches the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in need each year. It is the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. Emphasizing community-based care, BMC is commi...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Evening Programming

$93/hr

Guidelight Health

Worcester, Massachusetts

Part-TimeIn-Person

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health indust...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$180k/yr

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE

College Place, Washington

Full-TimeRemote

Now offering up to $15,000 hiring bonus for full-time new hires, prorated by scheduled work hours! Who is Comprehensive Healthcare? Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborat...

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 2135 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.