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 805 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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$177k

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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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Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health (Hiring Immediately)

$284k/yr

Christus Health

Santa Fe, Santa Fe County

Description Position Highlights: Our growing behavioral health team is seeking a fulltime PMHNP with a year or more of experience to provide fulltime outpatient care. The PMHNP will work in the clinic while caring for patients and fulfilling the need as an advanced practice provider performing selec...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Massachusetts

Consilium Staffing

Massachusetts, US

Full-Time

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Massachusetts Employer: Consilium Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 6 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position Full time M-F 6 hour days 1 week of coverage All Adults Outpatient Psy...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Part-

$127k/yr

Alta Mental Health Solutions

Gaithersburg, Montgomery County

Part-TimeHybrid

Job Description Alta Mental Health Solutions – Montgomery County, MD Alta Mental Health Solutions is looking for a Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and provide mental health treatment in our hybrid outpatient setti...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner PMHNP -Montgomery

$209k/yr

ALLY Psychiatry Career Page

Montgomery, Montgomery County

Full-Time

Job Description Description: Employer: Ally Psychiatry Location: Montgomery , Alabama Type: Full-Time, Outpatient (M-F) Call: Weekend call (light, ~1 weekend/month) About the Role Ally Psychiatry is seeking a compassionate and skilled Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our ...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Crystal River

$81k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Crystal River, Citrus County

ContractRemote

Company Name: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor Job Location: Crystal River, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric Care is part of Harmony United Healthcare LLC. We are a network of outpatient mental heal...

Posted on Dec 30, 2025

PMHNP - HMHI OP Research Park Clinic

$129/hr

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

Date 12/09/2025 Requisition Number PRN43782B Job Title PS HMHI Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Working Title PMHNP - HMHI OP Research Park Clinic Career Progression Track UGR Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job .

Posted 3 weeks ago

Addiction Medicine - NP or PA

$70-$75/hr

Headlands Ats

Dodgeville, WI

patient care that exist in residential and outpatient addiction and mental health treatment programs. Our group is comprised of dedicated *Successful Candidate MUST have the following:* * Currently NP or PA license in the state of Wisconsin * Able to secure DEA .

Posted 3 weeks ago

IN363t - PMHNP

Fcs Co

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-TimeHybrid

Job Description PMHNP POSITION AVAILABLE!!! Seeking a PMHNP near Fort Wayne, IN. Fully outpatient, all ages, full-time role. Offers Flexible scheduling including HYBRID options , NO CALL and competitive pay! Great opportunity at an established and growing .

Posted 4 weeks ago

Certified PMHNP needed in Southern Chicago

GO Staffing

Chicago, IL

Perm position in Southern Chicago community health clinic. Must be certified PMHNP and have an IL license and DEA in hand. Mon-Fri 40 hrs a week - no weekend no call. Will see all ages in outpatient setting only. Integrated approach to care within clinic between primary .

Posted 4 weeks ago

IN363q - PMHNP

$115k/yr

Fcs Co

Munster, Lake County

Part-TimeHybrid

PMHNP POSITION AVAILABLE Seeking a PMHNP near Munster, IN. Fully outpatient, all ages, Part-time role. Offers Flexible scheduling including HYBRID options , NO CALL and competitive pay! Great opportunity at an established and growing practice. Must have active IN license. Tagged as: Nurse Practition...

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

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Salary Insights

$177k

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