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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage atOutpatientFacility in Milwaukee,

$72k/yr

LocumTenens.com

Mosinee, Marathon County

Part-Time

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD- -NP-WI Title: NP Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: Negotiable Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The facility operates as a correctional...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Clinic - Jackson, MS

$69k/yr

Canopy Careers

Flowood, Rankin County

Full-Time

Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and family support solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Missis...

Posted 1 week ago

Experienced PMHNP - Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

$147k/yr

ALLY Psychiatry

Pine Ridge, DeKalb County

Part-Time

Our team is dedicated to improving access to mental health care for those who need it most. With both inpatient and outpatient clinics across 9 states and over 30 facilities, we are a growing organization that believes every team member plays a vital role in the patient journey. We provide competiti...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - 1099 (Remote)

$107k/yr

BrightView LLC

Groomtown, Guilford County

ContractRemote

BrightView was founded to give the people in our communities two things: help and hope. We’re changing addiction treatment by combating the disease of addiction with a comprehensive treatment approach. We are committed to personalizing our addiction treatment programs to each individual patient. We ...

Posted 1 week ago

Part-Time PMHNP (100% Remote) - VA Licensed

$76/hr

Iris Telehealth

Remote

Part-TimeRemote

Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( PMHNP-BC ) - Virginia License Required Role Type: Part-Time | 16 hours per week | Fully Remote – EST (U.S. Only) Compensation: $76/hr Only candidates with a valid PMHNP-BC license in Virginia will be eligible for consideration for this posi...

Posted 1 week ago

Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

$184k/yr

DHVAJ

Louisville, Jefferson County

Part-Time

Job Description Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Behavioral Health Location:Louisville, KY Organization:GetWell Healthsystems Employment Type:Full-Time OR Part Time Position Summary GetWell Healthsystems is seeking a dedicatedPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$184k/yr

Priority Health Care

Marrero, Jefferson Parish

Full-TimeRemote

JOB SUMMARY: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care to patients including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management. This role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high quality in-person and telehealt...

Posted 1 week ago

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

$104k/yr

Hartford Healthcare

Meriden, New Haven County

Advanced Practitioner Requirements · Nurse Practitioner Master’s program required Licensed, or eligible to be licensed, as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) in the state of Connecticut Certification or eligible to be certified as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse through AACN or ANCC....

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Hybrid Role - Full Time

$123k-$184k/yr

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation

Full-TimeHybrid

Department: 02040 ABHC Wauwatosa Adult - Behavioral Health Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Role has an outpatient schedule with flexibility needed to cover the inpatient units - adult and child-adolescent. Outpatient schedule is 2...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Child and Adolescent - Southington, CT

$121k/yr

Hartford Healthcare

Psychiatric APRN – Child and Adolescent Hartford HealthCare, Southington, CT Job Description Location Detail\: 98 Main Street, Southington, CT APRN – Child/Adolescent Outpatient, Southington, CT Hartford HealthCare’s Behavioral Health Network (HHC BHN), is seeking an exceptional Psychiatric Advanced...

Posted 1 week 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.