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

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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, C/A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$146k/yr

CommonSpirit Health

Omaha, Douglas County

Full-Time

Job Summary and Responsibilities CHI Health Clinic is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide services in the Omaha metro area. Join our amazing Psychiatric Associates team where you will be part of a collaborative team focused on our mission and delivering whole person car...

Posted 3 days ago

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Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance Health Inc.

Hendersonville, Tennessee (Remote)

Remote

Is this you? • Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare. • Seeking work life balance. • Interested in growing professionally. What we offer Nurse Practitioners: • Flexible work schedules. • Telemedicine and in-person flexibility. • Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/un...

Posted 3 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$175k-$180k/yr

Westchester Jewish Community Services

Yonkers, Westchester County

Full-Time

Overview: Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) is the largest community outpatient mental health provider in Westchester County, dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. We are currently seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to j...

Posted 4 days ago

Recent

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Health Virtual Primary Care Clinic On Demand

$103k/yr

University of Virginia

Newcomb Hall, Charlottesville City

Full-Time

UVA Health is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Virtual Primary Care On Demand Clinic as an integrated member of the virtual primary care team. Full time position with 2-3 years of experience is required. Responsible for providing Advanced Practice Provider (A...

Posted 4 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$118k/yr

Southeast Healthcare

Grandview Heights, Franklin County

Description We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with experience treating children and adolescents to provide outpatient psychiatric services one day per week (8 hours) at our Merion Village location in Columbus, Ohio. Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric evaluations for children ...

Posted 4 days ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Henderson Clinic

$119k-$149k/yr

River Valley Behavioral Health

Henderson, Henderson County

Full-Time

Description The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care and mental health services to individuals across the lifespan, helping patients manage and overcome mental health disorders. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing conditions, p...

Posted 4 days ago

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Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner

$127k/yr

Bristol Hospital

Bristol, Hartford County

Full-Time

Bristol Health is seeking a full-time nurse practitioner to join a collaborative team of committed behavioral healthcare professionals to provide quality care and substance recovery services to individuals with a broad range of mental health illnesses in the greater Bristol community. This opportuni...

Posted 5 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$155k/yr

LifeStance Health

Raleigh, Wake 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 5 days ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$89k/yr

JEVS Human Services

Torresdale South, Philadelphia County

Full-Time

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will play a vital role in providing psychiatric consultations and services to patients within JEVS Outpatient Clinic. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to address the mental health needs of patie...

Posted 5 days ago

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Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$94k-$114k/yr

woodside health and wellness

Springfield, Clark County

Part-Time

Full Time or Part Time Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, OH. We are looking to bring on a Full Time or Part Time Psychiatric NP to join our Private Practice located in Springfield, Ohio. We are a well-established Outpatient Private Mental Health Practi...

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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.