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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$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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Psychiatry Full-Time position in Eatontown, New Jersey

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

Eatontown, New Jersey

Full-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 2 weeks ago

NJL - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

FCS, Inc.

Irvington, New Jersey

Part-Time

Position: NJ558L - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner GREAT Locum Tenens opportunity for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. 1 day/week need at a community mental health center. Must have own supervision/collaborating physician and be Board Certified PMHNP. All outpatient work with ages rang...

Posted 1 week ago

Spravato / Esketamine PMHNP

Being Health

New York, New York

Remote

Spravato / Esketamine PMHNP ABOUT US At Being Health, we're redefining mental healthcare for modern life. Being Health is a psychiatrist-led practice reimagining mental healthcare through an innovative, integrated model. We bring together psychiatry, interventional treatments for depression (such as...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Covenantfamilysolutions

Blairs Ferry Road, Iowa

Provides high quality medication management services to clients while working effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team of professionals. Position requires strong assessment, treating and managing the mental health needs of our clients. Responsibilities: • Conduct thorough psychiatric ev...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP}, Full Time

Midcityobgyn

Omaha, Nebraska

Full-Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Full Time • The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapy services.• The PMHNP will work collaboratively with virtual assistants, office staff, behav...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Inpatient Psych Nurse Practitioner- PMHNP

Avenuesrecovery

Fort Collins, Colorado

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of drug and alcohol rehab centers with fourteen locations across five states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care – including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services. ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioners, (FNP or PMHNP)- Weekends

Avenuesrecovery

South Bend, Indiana

Posted 2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP

Avenuesrecovery

Easton, Maryland

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric APRN - PMHNP

Mcrhealthinfo

Bradenton, Florida

Psychiatrist - PMHNP Why MCR Health? A career at MCR Health offers exciting opportunities with one of the largest Healthcare companies in the areas we serve. Now, more than ever, we are looking for exceptional people to support our passion to provide "Exceptional Care to Everyone, Every Time" and ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

MD/DO Psychiatry

Gundersen Health

United States

Emplify Health (by Gundersen) is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Medicine Department. We will consider your ideal practice, with opportunity for outpatient, pediatric, addiction-focused, or consult liaison! Gundersen Behavioral Health Practice Highlights: • 34 bed Inpatient Be...

Posted 2 weeks 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.