Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health

Discover 2330 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

2330
Outpatient Positions
$170k
Avg. Salary
8
Hiring Organizations

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

$70/hr

Blue Sky Telepsych

Louisville, Kentucky
Full-TimeRemote
Direct Apply

About BlueSky: We are a clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely high-quality mental health care! Each clinician is dedicated to evidence-based care. Our objective is to make our services more ...

Posted on Feb 5, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner | Kern Street Medicine

$60/hr

Akidolabs

Hybrid (Primarily Remote – Bakersfield, CA)
Hybrid
Direct Apply

Akido builds AI-powered doctors. Akido is the first AI-native care provider, combining cutting-edge technology with a nationwide medical network to address America’s physician shortage and make exceptional healthcare universal. Its AI empowers doctors to deliver faster, more accurate, and more compa...

Posted on Feb 18, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner, Outpatient Psychiatry-Eating Disorders

$121k/yr

Cincinnati Children's

College Hill Campus
Part-TimeOn-site
Direct Apply

Description of role: Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents at the Liberty Campus, with a dedicated emphasis on the treatment of eating disorders. Experience: Experienced Nurse Practitioner (at least 1-2 years preferred) Qualifications: · Certification- P...

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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(Hybrid) New Jersey Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP

RIVIA Mind

Montclair, NJ
Full-TimeHybrid
New

Get to Know Rivia Mind At Rivia Mind, we believe great mental health care begins with a human connection. Where We Are: We are a psychiatrist-owned mental health practice rooted in New York City, serving individuals across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Massachusetts through both ...

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Senior Clinical Programs Manager (Nurse Practitioner)

$140k-$160k/yr

Purposemed

Remote - Canada
Full-TimeRemote

PurposeMed is a Canadian-founded healthtech company established in 2019 with a mission to improve access to complex care for underserved communities. We’ve combined our clinical roots with a drive to scale, and now our exceptional team provides specialized care to thousands of patients every month. ...

Posted 1 week ago

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PMHNP/Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$170k-$230k/yr

LifeStance Health

Bloomington, Minnesota
Part-TimeHybrid
Direct Apply

We offer Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners: • Flexible work schedules. Full-time and part-time (20 hours week+) available • 100% outpatient work. No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends. • Hybrid Model • Compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings. • Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, ...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Principal, Prescriber Clinical Quality

$173k-254k/yr

Headway

Remote
Part-TimeRemote
Direct Apply

Headway’s mission is a big one – to build a new mental health care system everyone can access. We’ve built technology that helps people find great therapists with the first software-enabled national network of providers accepting insurance. 1 in 4 people in the ...

Posted on Dec 15, 2025

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Hybrid

Lifestance

Grove City, OH
Full-TimeHybrid
Direct Apply

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 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)

Lifestance

Oconomowoc, WI
Part-TimeHybrid
Direct Apply

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 1 week ago

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Child Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Geisinger

Danville, PA
Part-TimeOn-site
Direct Apply

Location: Geisinger Behavioral Health Danville Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes Job Summary: In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient...

Posted 1 week ago

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  • LifeStance Health172 jobs
  • Fcs Co148 jobs
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  • GO Staffing60 jobs
  • LocumTenens.com48 jobs

Salary Insights

$170k
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)

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 2330 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.