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 1996 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

1996

Outpatient Positions

$192k

Avg. Salary

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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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Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry - $85-100 per hour

$177k-$208k/yr

New

Weatherby Healthcare

South Boston, Suffolk County

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a locum tenens job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatry Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 26 weeks Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Locum Tenens Outpatient...

Posted today

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Oakland, California

$91k/yr

New

LocumTenens.com

Clovis, Fresno County

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-210163-NP-CA Title: NP Dates Needed: As soon as credentialed and at least 3 months Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums; Locums to Perm About the Facility This priv...

Posted today

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient Adult - Meriden, CT

$153k/yr

New

Hartford HealthCare at Home

Yalesville, New Haven County

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health - Outpatient Adult Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connectic...

Posted yesterday

Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Contract/1099)

$166k/yr

New

Galen Mental Health

Providence, Providence County

ContractHybrid

Flexible schedule and hybrid options available! This position will be about 10-15 hours/wk. This is a contract/1099 role. The pay is $100 for 60 min visits and $50 for admin time. At be Collaborative Care, our promise is to help support each individual with compassionate care and evidenced-based eat...

Posted yesterday

Mid Level Prescriber (PMHNP or Physician Assistant)

$247k/yr

New

Colonial Management Group Careers

Raleigh, Wake County

Description New Season For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD"). Operating in ove...

Posted yesterday

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$155k/yr

New

LifeStance Health

Huntersville, Mecklenburg County

Full-Time

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 days ago

Outpatient Psychiatrist (J1 Waiver Eligible!) or PMHNP

$246k/yr

New

Mindpath Health

Modesto, Stanislaus County

Full-Time

Why Mindpath Health? Join Mindpath Health as we expand access to high quality mental health care in the communities we serve. We provide a well-supported outpatient practice setting where we treat mostly commercially insured patients of all ages with a wide range of mental health diagnoses. As part ...

Posted 2 days ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$140k-$145k/yr

Community for New Direction

Whitehall, Franklin County

Full-Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will evaluate clients, order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests, diagnose illness and disease, prescribe medication and formulate treatment plans for clients with dual diagnosis and/or Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI). The Nurse Prac...

Posted 3 days ago

Recent

Psych Nurse Practitioner

$177k-$198k/yr

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP

San Diego, San Diego County

Description Schedule : PRN as needed, 2-10 hours per week Why You Will Love Working With Us! At Clearview Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Clear...

Posted 3 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$158k/yr

LifeStance Health

Long Creek, Mecklenburg County

Posted 3 days 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 1996 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.