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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PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant - Outpatient

Monarch

Cary, NC

Part-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

Make a Difference in Someone’s Life! At Monarch, we work together to provide life-changing care in communities across North Carolina and Rhode Island. As a team, we provide hope, promote wellness, and empower individuals and families impacted by mental illness, substance use disorders, intellectual...

Posted on Mar 27, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

Manchester, NH

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...

Posted on Mar 27, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Hybrid

Lifestance

Avon, OH

Full-TimeHybrid

Direct Apply

Posted on Mar 26, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

South Portland, ME

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

Posted on Mar 25, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

Brunswick, ME

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

Posted on Mar 25, 2026

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Graduate Faculty, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Lehigh Valley Campus

Jefferson Health

3900 Sierra Circle

Per Diem

Direct Apply

Job Details Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a full-time graduate faculty position in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program at the Lehigh Valley instructional site. Jefferson College of Nursing provides prelicensure and...

Posted on Mar 21, 2026

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Experienced as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

Pleasant Grove, UT

Full-TimeHybrid

Direct Apply

Posted on Mar 20, 2026

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FOLX Clinician NP (per diem/hourly)

FOLX Health

We are currently looking for NPs licensed ideally in some of the following core states: FL, TX, CA, GA, NY, WA, CO, CA, PA, NC As part of the FOLX Clinical team, you will be providing evidence based clinical care to our members (patients). Our Company: FOLX Health exists to be the leading health ...

Posted on Mar 9, 2026

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Spanish-Speaking Psychiatric NP – Private Practice

$70-$75/hr

woodside health and wellness

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Full-TimeOn-site

A well-established outpatient mental health practice in Glen Burnie is seeking a Spanish Speaking Advanced Practice Provider (APP) – Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. The role offers flexibility with schedule, operating Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm. Compensation ranges from $70 to $75 per hour wit...

Posted on Mar 10, 2026

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Advanced Practice Clinician PMHNP

$140k/yr

Graceworks Lutheran Services

Old Washington, Ohio

Full-TimeOn-site

Peninsula Community Health Servicesis an Equal Opportunity Employer. To read more about this, you can view the EEOC" Know Your Rights "poster via the following links: English PDF or Spanish PDF . Start Over with Job Search Returning Applicant? Login Now The Advanced Practice Clinician - PMHNP is res...

Posted on Mar 3, 2026

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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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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.