Outpatient PMHNP Jobs
Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health
Discover 1996 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 (1996)
View All Jobs →[Hiring] Mental Health Physician Assistant or PMHNP @Total Life, Inc.
Total Life, Inc.
Posted 5 days ago
RecentPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule
LifeStance Health
Posted 6 days ago
RecentPsychiatrist
National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters
Posted 6 days ago
RecentPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Primary Care
MaineHealth
Posted 6 days ago
RecentPsychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psychiatry at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Erie, PA
UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Posted 4 days ago
Outpatient PMHNP — Flexible Schedule & Telehealth
NPHire
Posted 4 days ago
PMHNP for a Growing DFW Mental Health Clinic
Solstice Southwest LLC
Posted 4 days ago
PMHNP Clinical Bound Team Leader
Frontier Nursing University
Posted 1 week ago
Psychiatric Mental Health NP, NPMNP
One to One Health
Posted 1 week ago
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Massachusetts
LocumTenens.com
Posted 1 week ago
Top Employers
- LifeStance Health282 jobs
- Lifestance199 jobs
- Talkiatry124 jobs
- GO Staffing77 jobs
- Mindpath Health35 jobs
- FCS, Inc.25 jobs
- Geode Health22 jobs
- Serenity Mental Health Centers21 jobs
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 1996 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.