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

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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 - 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

Posted 1 week ago

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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Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - NY Licensed

$59-$66/hr

One Medical

Rochester, NY

Full-TimeIn-Person

One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable. But this isn’t your average doctor’s office. We’re on a mission to transform healthcare, which means improving the experience for everyone involved - from pati...

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

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Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - NY Licensed

$59-$66/hr

One Medical

New York, NY

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Mar 12, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Per diem ( Emergency Department, Clinical Liaison, Inpatient or Outpatient)

$121k-$212k/yr

Northwell

New York, New York

Per DiemOn-site

Performs a variety of functions and technical procedures necessary for patient admission, assessment, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and outcome evaluation. Participates in performance improvement, research, and educational activities. Primary role is coverage of the Psych ED and CL services on we...

Posted on Mar 11, 2026

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Psychiatry, Psychiatry PMHNP - Child and Adolescent at CommonSpirit Health Bismarck, ND

$63-$70/hr

CommonSpirit Health

Bismarck, North Dakota

Full-TimeOn-site

Psychiatry, Psychiatry PMHNP - Child and Adolescent job at CommonSpirit Health. Bismarck, ND. Job Description Responsibilities Patient Care: • Diagnose and treat various medical conditions. • Develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans. • Conduct thorough medical examinations and histories...

Posted on Mar 7, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pracitioner

$65-$75/hr

Newport Healthcare

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Join Newport Healthcare: Transform Lives Through Meaningful Work! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in psychiatric healthcare? At Newport Healthcare, we are passionate about delivering exceptional mental health services to individuals in need. Our comprehensive approach covers the entir...

Posted on Mar 6, 2026

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

$110k-$164k/yr

Optum

New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Contract

Sign On Bonus offered for external candidates Springfield Behavioral of Pennsylvania part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team in Exton, PA. As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care team, you'll be an integral part of ...

Posted on Mar 5, 2026

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Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Full-TimeRemote

Direct Apply

Join Talkiatry, a pioneering organization established by psychiatrists, with the mission to revolutionize mental health care into an accessible and empowering experience for both patients and providers. We are seeking Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to play a vital role...

Posted on Mar 5, 2026

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$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)

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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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There are currently 2349 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.