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.

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Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health

Discover 2150 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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$191k

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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

New

LanceSoft Inc.,

Levittown, New York

Full-Time

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Locations: Long Island, NY (Babylon, Massapequa, Levittown, Coram, Plainview) Schedule:Full-Time Position Overview A growing behavioral health practice is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide comprehensiv...

Posted yesterday

PMHNP needed for adult, outpatient work - no weekends & no call!

New

CompHealth

Swatara Township, Pennsylvania

Full-Time

Posted 25 days ago Permanent Hershey, Pennsylvania Quick Facts • Full-time permanent position • Outpatient only • 18 + patient population • Experience in education or research is a huge plus • Monday - Friday schedule • MUST have at least 2 years of outpatient PMHNP experience • Academic affiliat...

Posted today

Locum Tenens PMHNP Opportunity 45 Minutes from Boston, MA

New

Medicus Healthcare Solutions

Boston, Georgia

Opportunity Details A clinic less than 45 minutes outside of Boston, Massachusetts, has an opportunity for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to provide locum coverage. Opportunity Highlights: Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40-hour workweek No weekends or call required Setting: Outpatient...

Posted 2 days ago

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KY913 - KY Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

New

Fcs Co

Glasgow, KY

ContractRemote

Job Description Outpatient facility in need of a KY Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for contractual work (24 - 40 hrs/wk) in the Glasgow, Munfordville, Horse Cave and Edmonton areas. This particular candidate will also do telepsychiatry. Tagged as: Nurse .

Posted yesterday

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FL519 - Psych APRN

Fcs Co

Kissimmee, Florida

Dear Spanish-Speaking Psych APRNs... Please Stop Hiding. Central Florida Needs You. Seriously. We've looked under desks. Behind therapy couches. Even inside the medication sample cabinet. But finding a bilingual Spanish-speaking Psych APRN in Central Florida feels like trying to find a quiet rid...

Posted 3 days ago

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FL519a - Psych APRN

Fcs Co

Orlando, Florida

Attention Psych APRNs... Orlando Is Looking For You. Especially if you speak Spanish. Let's be honest for a second. If you're a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Florida, you already know: Everyone is hiring. But very few places actually offer: Great pay A supportive team Patients who truly ne...

Posted 3 days ago

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Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(PMHNP) or Physician Assistant(PA)

New

Onebehavioralhealth

Pasadena, TX

Full-Time

One Behavioral offers a continuum of psychiatric services for children and adolescents proud to be your community partner in mental health. Who Are We? Our mission at One full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) or Physician Assistants (PA) .

Posted yesterday

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FL519c - Psych APRN

New

Fcs Co

Sanford, Florida

Psych APRNs... Sanford, Florida Has a Question For You. Where have you been hiding? Because every behavioral health program in Central Florida seems to be asking the same thing: "Does anyone know a good Psych APRN?" Bonus points if you speak Spanish. If that's you... keep reading. LET'S START ...

Posted 2 days ago

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Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

AVA Search Group, LLC

Boston, Massachusetts

Locum Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Northeast Massachusetts / Behavioral Health NP Outpatient behavioral health team serving patients across the lifespan in the greater Boston region. This locum assignment offers a structured weekday schedule, strong administrative support, and the opportunity t...

Posted 4 days ago

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

New

Tribal Health

Placerville, CA

This position provides psychiatric assessments, medication monitoring, and continuity of care for children, youth, and families in an outpatient setting. The provider delivers comprehensive mental health services using a client-directed, outcome-informed approach. Responsibilities .

Posted today

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Salary Insights

$191k

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 2150 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.