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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$168k

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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 - Clinics

$187k-$209k/yr

Community Health Centers of America

Carmichael, Sacramento County

Part-TimeRemote

New

Part-time Description Community Health Centers of America is a premier multi-specialty group focused on improving the health of the community through excellence in clinical care. We are looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work with us part-time (2-3 days/week) at clinics in the greater S...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$140k-$155k/yr

Deep Centered Mental Health

Austin, Travis County

Remote

New

Are you ready to take your psychiatry career to new heights? At Deep Centered Mental Health, we are growing our outpatient psychiatry practice and are seeking an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) who wants to practice thoughtful, integrative psychiatry in a highly supp...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)

LifeStance Health

Team. We're Seeking PMHNPs Who Are: Fully licensed in Wisconsin Have at least 1 year of prescribing experience as a licensed PMHNP in an outpatient setting. Child, adolescent, or adult experience. $218,000 - $280,000 a year Sign on bonus (full-time) .

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Clinical Research (Rater Role) - Manhattan, NY

The IMA Group

New York, New York

Direct Apply

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Psychometrist @ Haverford, PA

LifeStance Health

Haverford Township, Pennsylvania

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

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...

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Psychometrist @ Haverford, PA

Lifestance

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( 2 yrs. exp)- Outpatient

LifeStance Health

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( 2 yrs. exp)- Outpatient

Lifestance

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( 2 yrs. exp)- Outpatient

LifeStance Health

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( 2 yrs. exp)- Outpatient

Lifestance

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Salary Insights

$168k

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 2308 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.