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 2150 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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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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OR936 - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

Redmond, OR

Job Description Community mental health Center in Eastern Oregon is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for outpatient work. This is a high paying job with a flexible schedule. Addiction experience is a plus! This is a facility that has just added .

Posted 1 week ago

WV120La - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

Charleston, WV

Job Description Long-term locum tenens PMHNP needed for an excellent outpatient facility in the Charleston area. The ideal candidate will work 20 hours/week treating the general Adult population with flexible hours, a great location, and a laid back atmosphere .

Posted 1 week ago

MT414 - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

Missoula, MT

Job Description PMHNP Dream job! Top notch facility in Missoula, MT is looking for a psychiatric nurse practitioner to be a part of their supportive team! Adult patients, all outpatient work with occasional assistance in their voluntary crisis stabilization unit .

Posted 1 week ago

OH323b - Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Fcs Co

Cleveland, OH

Job Description NEW!!! Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner needed for Behavioral Health program in Cleveland! Residential setting - mix of Inpatient and outpatient work. Mostly child and adolescent population with few young adults. Full .

Posted 1 week ago

Nurse-OC Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Residency - HS Clinical Instructor

University Of California Irvine

Irvine, CA

been filled. Position description The Sue & Bill School of Nursing at the University of California, Irvine is currently accepting applications for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Residency Program for the 2026-2027 academic year. This .

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric NP — Acute Care, Flexible Scheduling

Universal Hospital Services Inc.

Sacramento, CA

Nurse Practitioner to provide psychiatric care in acute and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will have a valid R.N. license, NP certification, and at least three years of psychiatric experience. Responsibilities include patient assessment and collaboration with .

Posted 6 days ago

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 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 1 week 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

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 6 days ago

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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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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.