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 2330 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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$170k

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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 (PMHNP) in Ephrata, PA

Lifestance Health

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 on Feb 23, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Manalapan, NJ

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

Manalapan Township, New Jersey

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 22, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (psychiatry) - Bordentown, NJ

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

Bordentown, New Jersey

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 26, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Digital or Clinic-Based Care

$155-$203/hr

Therapymatch Inc. (DBA Headway)

Duncannon, Pennsylvania

ContractHybrid

Direct Apply

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Digital or Clinic-Based Care Compensation: $155 to $203 per hour This Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position gives you total control over your work hours and lets you independently handle your caseload. You have the flexibility to enhance your curre...

Posted on Feb 21, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Catholic Health Initiatives Council Bluffs, IA

$59-$68/hr

Catholic Health Initiatives

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Full-TimeOn-site

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job at Catholic Health Initiatives. Council Bluffs, IA. **Job Summary and Responsibilities** CHI Health Clinic is seeking a **Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner** to provide services in Council Bluffs, IA. Join our amazing Psychiatric Associates team where y...

Posted on Feb 21, 2026

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Spravato / Esketamine PMHNP

Being Health

Spravato / Esketamine PMHNP ABOUT US At Being Health, we're redefining mental healthcare for modern life. Being Health is a psychiatrist-led practice reimagining mental healthcare through an innovative, integrated model. We bring together psychiatry, interventional treatments for depression (such as...

Posted on Feb 21, 2026

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ARNP Mental Health\Psychiatric OP BH

MultiCare Health

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and...

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner /PMHNP/ in UPenn Philadelphia/ PA

$230k-$260k/yr

Lifestance Health

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$130k-$175k/yr

Northeast Health Services, Northeast Health Services

Haverhill, Massachusetts

Full-TimeOn-site

Direct Apply

Join Us to Make a Difference! At Northeast Health Services, part of Transformations Care Network (TCN), we are on a mission to empower Advanced Practice Providers in delivering outstanding mental health care. We seek a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to be an integral p...

Posted on Feb 16, 2026

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Outpatient Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). Job in Euless Musk Jobs

$87k - $140k/yr

Mid Cities Psychiatry

Euless, Texas

Full-TimeOn-site

Direct Apply

Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Bonus based on performance • Competitive salary • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Opportunity for advancement • Paid time off • Training & development • Vision insurance Join our well-respected team of mental health professionals at Mid Cities Psychiatry, where we...

Posted on Feb 16, 2026

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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)

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