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 NP/PA — Flexible Mental Health Clinician

Geode Health

Algonquin, IL

A national mental health provider is seeking a passionate Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or NP) for their Algonquin, IL office. The role involves providing psychiatric care, developing treatment plans, and ensuring confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be certified .

Posted 5 days ago

Psych NP opening 30 mins from Bend, OR

GO Staffing

Bend, OR

Friday) ~ No Call ~100% outpatient ~ Will see all ages ~ See approx. 7-10 ppd ~ Seeking candidates with at least 2 years Psych NP experience ~ Competitive salary, full benefits (medical/dental/vision paid in full for employee), 4 weeks PTO, 401k, eligible for .

Posted 6 days ago

Nurse Practitioner (NP), Mental Health Outpatients

Peterborough Regional Health Centre

Peterborough, NH

Full-Time

Position: Nurse Practitioner Department: Mental Health and Addictions Position Status: Full-time Permanent/ Temporary Full-time offering services in collaboration with community partners. The NP positions include responsibilities in all mental health outpatient .

Posted 6 days ago

APP | Behavioral Health Outpatient | Florida | Geriatric | PMHNP

Direct Jobs

Jacksonville, FL

Overview The Geriatric Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced practice psychiatric care to older adults experiencing mental Registered Nurse (RN) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in the state of practice. Prescriptive authority and DEA .

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for California Telehealth

Personal Practitioners

New York, NY

Full-TimeRemote

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Telehealth (California) Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: 100% Remote (Serving California) – Outpatient Employment Type: W2 (Employee) Schedule: Full-Time | Minimum 30 hours/ .

Posted 1 week ago

Telehealth PMHNP-APRN-Rx for Community Mental Health

Community Empowerment Resources (CER)

Honolulu, HI

Remote

A nonprofit organization in Hawaii is seeking compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners to provide trauma-informed care via telehealth and in-clinic. The role requires a board certification as a psychiatric prescriber in Hawaii and strong .

Posted 5 days ago

Psychiatric NP - Community Mental Health

THE JEWISH BOARD

New York, NY

A community health organization in New York is seeking a psychiatric nurse practitioner to provide care to a diverse population. The candidate make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and families in need of mental health support. #J-18808-Ljbffr THE JEWISH BOARD.

Posted 5 days ago

Psych NP - Urgent Care Clinician, Community Health

Olesky Associates

Lynn, MA

A recruiting agency is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a community health center in Lynn, MA. The role involves providing psycho-pharmacology services as part of the Urgent Care team, ensuring direct patient care, and collaborating with primary care providers.

Posted 6 days ago

APRN: Neurosurgery & Psychiatric Clinic (Ambulatory)

Boys Town

Omaha, NE

Advanced Nurse Practitioner to deliver medical care in an ambulatory clinic. Responsibilities include individualized patient care, psychiatric services, and collaboration with health professionals. Candidates must possess a Master's in nursing, Nebraska licensure, and .

Posted 1 week ago

Pediatric Psychiatric APRN - Inpatient Clinician Leader

Children's National Medical Center

Washington DC

A leading children's hospital in Washington is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner to manage patient care and provide leadership in clinical settings. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree or Doctoral degree in nursing and be licensed as an Advanced.

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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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.