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 1970 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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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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APRN - Per Diem

SCADD Inc

Lebanon, CT

Per Diem

opportunity to make a significant and positive impact on the quality of lives and the community. We are seeking a per diem Psychiatric APRN (up to 20 hours/week) with strong competency in outpatient psychiatry and a dedicated interest in addiction medicine, trauma .

Posted 4 days ago

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Locums PMHNP- Intensive Outpatient Care Program

BAS Healthcare

Kennewick, Washington

Contract

Location: Tri Cities area of Washington. Includes Kennewick, Pasco and Richland The Tri-Cities metropolitan area in southeastern Washington is composed of three cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. Located at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima rivers, the area is known for its vibr...

Posted 5 days ago

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Locums PMHNP Medical Director- Hybrid

BAS Healthcare

Washington, District of Columbia

Hybrid

Location: Washington, DC. Facility: A community mental health center located in southeast DC Opportunity: PMHNP Needed for Ongoing Coverage- Medical Director (Clinical+Admin) • Start Date/Duration: ASAP; Ongoing • Schedule: 8-16 clinical hours and option to add 1 hour/day, up to 5 hours per week a...

Posted 5 days ago

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100 Remote Outpatient PMHNP

New

Array Behavioral Care

New York, New York

Full-TimeRemote

Array Behavioral Care is the nation's leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice. As the leading mental health provider, Array is on a mission to transform access to quality, timely behavioral health care through innovative telepsychiatry solutions and services that span the entire care contin...

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Psych Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Everett, Washington

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Trusted Locum Staffing LLC.

Everett, Washington

Join a vibrant outpatient clinic in Everett, WA, as a Locum Tenens Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Engage with a diverse patient population and enjoy a flexible 7 on/7 off schedule with 10-hour shifts. This position offers low call burden, requiring phone consults only one week per month. Key Detai...

Posted 2 days ago

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LOCUM Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Outpatient / Telehealth| Yanceyville, NC

TinkBird

Yanceyville, North Carolina

Full-TimeHybrid

TinkBird Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a Locum position with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Yanceyville, North Carolina. This opportunity offers a full-time schedule combining outpatient and telehealth services, servi...

Posted 5 days ago

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LA323 - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

Natchitoches, LA

Job Description Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Natchitoches LA Well established mental health provider in Natchitoches, LA is looking for a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Job will include an exciting mix of inpatient, outpatient, nursing home visits, and consults .

Posted 4 days ago

MS422a - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

West Point, MS

Job Description CMHC in North East Mississippi looking for BC Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their team. Serving all ages, 100% outpatient, Very Competitive salary and benefits, 4-5 day work week! Tagged as: Nurse Practitioner How to Apply If you .

Posted 4 days ago

NP - Psychiatry

NoorStaffingNursing

Worcester, MA

Massachusetts license required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required This is a great short-term opportunity for a Psych NP looking to provide outpatient coverage in a well-established clinic setting. ?? Apply today and let Noor Locums connect you with .

Posted 1 week ago

CA134a - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

San Jose, CA

Part-Time

Job Description an Jose California: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner needed for a full or part time position as an outpatient clinician seeing primarily young adults(under the age of 24). The position has no call and has reasonable working expectations .

Posted 1 week ago

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Salary Insights

$193k

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 1970 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.