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 2042 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

2042

Outpatient Positions

$192k

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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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Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at One Behavioral Altadena, CA

One Behavioral

Altadena, California

Part-Time

Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant job at One Behavioral. Altadena, CA. Job Description One Behavioral offers a continuum of psychiatric services for children and adolescents, ages 4-17, and for adults, age 18 and older. Located in Pasadena, Texas, we strive to provide ...

Posted 1 week ago

Permanent Psych-NP Opportunity available in Centreville, MD

StaffMD...

Bel Alton, Maryland

Full-Time

StaffMD is seeking a Psych-NP for a Permanent Opportunity in Centreville, MD. Please see the details below and let me know if you are interested. Details: Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Centreville, MD Start Date: ASAP Non-profit mental health and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) clinic Hours:16 to ...

Posted 1 week ago

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

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 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP - Flex Schedule

$120k-$160k/yr

NOVA Family Health

Reston, Virginia

Part-TimeHybrid

Why join us TLDR: • We prioritize patient care quality and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. • Make your own schedule. • No weekends (unless you want to work weekends). • No on call. • Health (BCBS PPO), vision, and dental insurance. • 401k with company match. • Competitive salary. Locat...

Posted 1 week ago

Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance Health

Lombard, Illinois

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 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Darien, CT (Part-Time, 2 days/week)

$130k-$200k/yr

ARC Health

Darien, Connecticut

Part-TimeHybrid

Job Type: Part-Time (Two Days Per Week) Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Location: onsite at Darien, CT office Sasco River Center, an ARC Health partner practice, seeks a part-time (2 days per week), W2, fully-licensed and boarded, hybrid Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Darien, ...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatry, Psychiatry

$180k-$350k/yr

Trinity Health

Troy, Michigan

Full-Time

St. Peters Health Partners is seeking a full-time outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in Adult Mental Health. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, long-standing Behavioral Health program at Samaritan Hospital. Enjoy working with outstanding colleagues, st...

Posted 1 week ago

Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Hybrid Part Time

$135k-$145k/yr

LanceSoft

New York, NY

Part-TimeHybrid

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide behavioural health care in outpatient and telehealth settings. This role includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, patient education, and collaboration .

Posted 1 week ago

Maryland Needs Psych Nurse Practitioner Coverage

$75-$85/hr

BAS Healthcare

Hyattsville, Maryland

Location: Prince George County, Minutes from Washington D.C. Facility: This is an outpatient mental health clinic servicing the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Some of the services provided are consultation, case management, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy. Opportunit...

Posted 1 week ago

PMHNP - Montrose Childrens

Montrose Behavioral Health Children's Pavilion

Chicago, Illinois

Full-Time

Montrose Behavioral Health Children's Pavilion is now hiring PMHNP - Montrose Childrens in Chicago, IL 60640. View job listing details and apply now. Overview Montrose Childrens Behavioral Health Has Opened and Seeking PMHNP for Full Time Days Acadia Healthcare Company Inc announced that it is compl...

Posted 1 week ago

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Salary Insights

$192k

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 2042 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.