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 2037 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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$186k

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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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Adult Psychiatrist in Bensalem, PA

$360k-$400k/yr

Lifestance

Bensalem, PA

Part-TimeIn-Person

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 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

$93/hr

Guidelight Health

Norwood, MA

Full-Time

Guidelight Health is a cutting-edge behavioral healthcare company dedicated to transforming lives through high-quality PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) and IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) services. As a newly launched organization, we are on a mission to redefine the behavioral health indust...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner | Kern Street Medicine

$60/hr

Akidolabs

Hybrid (Primarily Remote – Bakersfield, CA)

Hybrid

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 2 weeks ago

Psych Nurse Practitioner (Full Time) -Farmingdale, NY

$115k-$175k/yr

New

CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES

Farmingdale, New York

Full-Time

Impact Health is looking for a Psych Nurse Practitioner to join our Team!!! Our service area will be Farmingdale, NY!! Impact Health PC, a leading advanced practitioner group in skilled nursing facilities across the Northeast, that is dedicated to prioritizing patient care. We specialize in Medica...

Posted today

Outpatient Psychiatrist - Midtown Atlanta

Geode Health

Estimated Pay Range is $385,000-$410,000 Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are actively recruiting for passionate Outpatient Psychiatrist ...

Posted today

Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient

Mitchell Martin

Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Suffolk County, NY (Onsite) - Full Time - $150,000-$170,000 Per Year Title: Clinical Psychologist or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Location: Suffolk County, NY (Onsite) Employment Type: Full Time Compensation: Pa...

Posted today

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Pracitioner

$65-$75/hr

New

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 yesterday

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric

$110k-$164k/yr

New

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 yesterday

Senior Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$180k-$215k/yr

New

Talkiatry

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Full-TimeRemote

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 2 days ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$140k-$150k/yr

New

DMV Psychiatric Wellness

Glenn Dale, Maryland

Full-TimeHybrid

DMV Psychiatric Wellness is currently accepting resumes for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner positions in our outpatient office located in Glenn Dale, MD. Person by person, we believe we can reimagine mental healthcare for everyone, at any point in their lives. We believe the pursuit of better mental...

Posted 2 days ago

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Salary Insights

$186k

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 2037 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.