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 1977 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

1977

Outpatient Positions

$193k

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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

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 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Mahopac, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Mahopac, NY

Full-TimeHybrid

Hamlet, NY 10512 Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Nurse Practitioners that are: BC-PMHNP Experienced with the Lifespan Experienced in both medication management as well as therapy. Full-time 40 hours. Hybrid system .

Posted 2 weeks ago

Telehealth Family Nurse Practitioner - Eating Disorders (Massachusetts-Remote)

Equip Health

United States

Remote

About Equip Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treat...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Telehealth Family Nurse Practitioner - Eating Disorders

Equip Health

United States

Remote

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psych ARNP

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Vancouver

Full-Time

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washin...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric ARNP

Sea Mar Community Health Centers

Everett

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Ballantyne - NC

Geode Health

2 Locations

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”. We are actively recruiting for passionate Outpatient Psychiatrist (MD/DO) in the south Charlotte market who ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Des Moines, Iowa *Sign on Bonus

Geode Health

United States

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”. $25,000 Sign on Bonus We are actively recruiting for passionate Outpatient Psychiatrist in Des Moines, Iowa ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Behavioral Health Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

$120k-$165k/yr

Confidential

Scenery Hill, Pennsylvania

Join us at New Directions Mental Health, a member of Transformations Care Network (TCN), as we embark on an exciting journey to empower Advanced Practice Providers like you in making a difference. We are committed to a collaborative and clinically excellent approach to mental health care which is wh...

Posted 1 week ago

Explore Milwaukee: Transform Lives as a Psychiatric NP!

LocumTenens

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Part-TimeIn-Person

THIS JOB AT A GLANCE • Job Reference Id: ORD-209220-NP-WI • Title: NP • Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed • Shift Type: Day Shift • Assignment Type: Outpatient • Call Required: No • Board Certification Required: Negotiable • Job Duration: Locums ABOUT THE FACILITY The facility oper...

Posted 1 week ago

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Salary Insights

$193k

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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Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 1977 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.