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 (PMHNP-BC) at LifeStance Health Lawrence, KS

$155k - $205k/year

LifeStance Health

Lawrence, Kansas

Full-TimeIn-Person

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) job at LifeStance Health. Lawrence, KS. 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...

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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Outpatient Only Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Position *Bilingual Spanish preferred at Mindpath Health Chula Vista, CA

$167k - $167k/yr

Mindpath Health

Chula Vista, California

Full-TimeHybrid

Outpatient Only Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Position *Bilingual Spanish preferred job at Mindpath Health. Chula Vista, CA. Overview: Salary: $167,000k+ • Offered salary can vary, depending on years of experience and/or specialty. Mindpath Health is looking for clinicians c...

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner. Job in Fargo LilyLifestyle Jobs

LocumJobsOnline

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Hettinger, ND Employer: Curative Pay: $120,000 to $140,000 per year Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Curative to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Hettinger, North Dakota, 58639! Make a meaningful impact i...

Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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Psychiatry Full-Time position in Jersey City, New Jersey

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

Jersey City, New Jersey

Full-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 on Feb 14, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Deer Trail, CO

$144k-$276k/yr

LifeStance Health

Deer Trail, Colorado

Full-TimeRemote

Posted on Feb 11, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (psychiatry) - Hybrid

$130k-$200k/yr

LifeStance Health

New York, New York

Full-TimeHybrid

Posted on Mar 6, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Family Care Center Peoria, AZ

$115k-$140k/yr

Family Care Center

Peoria, Arizona

Full-Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner job at Family Care Center. Peoria, AZ. Job Description Description NOW RECRUITING EXPERTS IN COLLABORATION AND COMPASSION. At Family Care Center, we are on a mission to transform lives by elevating behavioral health care. Our journey began in 2016 when...

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Washington (ORD-207793-NP-WA)

$50-$100/hr

LocumTenens.com

Seattle, Washington

Full-TimeIn-Person

This Job at a Glance. Job Reference Id: ORD-207793-NP-WA. Title: NP. Dates Needed: Mid April for 3-6 months. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Outpatient. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: No. Job Duration: Locums. About the Facility A facility is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Pra...

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Facility in Georgia (ORD-208314-NP-GA)

$50-$100/hr

LocumTenens.com

Atlanta, Georgia

Part-TimeIn-Person

This Job at a Glance. Job Reference Id: ORD-208314-NP-GA. Title: NP. Dates Needed: Ongoing locum tenens coverage needed. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Outpatient. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums. About the Facility The outpatient facility speciali...

Posted on Feb 12, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum to Perm - Clinical Director Coverage at Facility Near Denver, Colorado (ORD-207878-NP-CO)

$50-$100/hr

LocumTenens.com

Denver, Colorado

Full-TimeIn-Person

This Job at a Glance. Job Reference Id: ORD-207878-NP-CO. Title: NP. Dates Needed: ASAP - ongoing. Shift Type: Day Shift. Assignment Type: Outpatient. Call Required: No. Board Certification Required: Yes. Job Duration: Locums. About the Facility An outpatient clinic system is seeking a psychiatric n...

Posted on Feb 11, 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 2331 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.