Outpatient PMHNP Jobs
Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health
Discover 1977 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions
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.
All Outpatient Positions (1977)
View All Jobs →Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner PMHNP at MaineHealth Damariscotta, ME
MaineHealth
Posted 2 weeks ago
PMHNP: Outpatient Psychiatry - No Call
Serenity Health Care
Posted 2 weeks ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at MIND 24-7 Phoenix, AZ
MIND 24-7
Posted 2 weeks ago
Residential Behavioral Health Clinician; PMHNP/FNP
Page Mechanical Group, Inc.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or Physician Assistant (PA - CAQ Certified at Mindpath Health Fayetteville, NC
Mindpath Health
Posted 2 weeks ago
Telehealth PMHNP/FNP: Addiction Care Clinician
Page Mechanical Group, Inc.
Posted 2 weeks ago
Geriatric PMHNP / OHSU Clinical Associate
Oregon Health & Science University
Posted 2 weeks ago
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Beyond Therapy LLC
Posted yesterday
Physician Assistant/Psych Nurse Practitioner
Total Life, Inc.
Posted 4 days ago
RecentPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient -Kansas City-MO
LifeStance Health
Posted 5 days ago
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Salary Insights
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)
Outpatient PMHNP Career Resources
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.
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.