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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$186k

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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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Telehealth Psychiatrist - F/T

$190/hr

MindCare Solutions

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

ContractRemote

About MindCare Solutions MindCare Solutions is a premier provider of behavioral health services, supporting hospitals, emergency departments, inpatient behavioral health units, long-term care centers, correctional settings and various other clinical settings. We partner with healthcare organizatio...

Posted 3 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Chula Vista, CA

$200k-$250k/yr

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LifeStance Health

Chula Vista, California

Part-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...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) at LifeStance Health Newton, MA

$200k-$257k/yr

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LifeStance Health

Newton, Massachusetts

Part-TimeHybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) job at LifeStance Health. Newton, MA. Job Description 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 impr...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Rock Tavern, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Rock Tavern, New York

Full-TimeHybrid

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate

$90k-$120k/yr

MaineHealth

Sanford, Maine

Per Diem

Description Per Diem - MaineHealth Behavioral Health - Sanford Inpatient, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Associate/Assistant (PPA) to care for adults facing acute psychiatric crises on our 40-bed inpatient unit. This is a dyna...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Carmel, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

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LifeStance Health

Carmel Hamlet, New York

Full-TimeHybrid

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$125k/yr

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Atlas Search

Livingston, New Jersey

Annual Salary: $125k $155k (varies depending on years of experience) We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner who holds dual licensure as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Family/Adult/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (FNP/ANP/AGNP) to join our clie...

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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$120k-$130k/yr

Titan Placement Group

Titusville, Pennsylvania

Full-Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Titan Placement Group invites you to explore an opportunity in Titusville, Pennsylvania. Known as the birthplace of the American oil industry, Titusville was once the leading oil-producing region in the world and is steeped in rich industrial his...

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Pmhnp – Psychiatry, Detroit Lakes, MN

$128k-$179k/yr

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Essentia Health

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Hybrid

Building Location: St Marys - Detroit Lakes ClinicDepartment: 3201250 PSYCHOLOGY - DL CLINJob Description: Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to...

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Advanced Practice Clinician PMHNP

$140k/yr

Graceworks Lutheran Services

Old Washington, Ohio

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...

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Salary Insights

$186k

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 2037 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.