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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$170k

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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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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry & Autonomy

Talkiatry

A mental health care provider in the United States is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to deliver remote outpatient psychiatric care. This full-time position offers predictable W-2 compensation ranging from $180k to $215k annually .

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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry & Autonomy

Talkiatry

A virtual mental health practice seeks an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a fully remote role. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of clinical experience and will be responsible for delivering outpatient psychiatric care, including .

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Remote PMHNP-BC: Flexible Clinical Leadership

$135k-$160k/yr

OptiMindHealth

Plymouth, MA

Full-TimeRemote

A leading behavioral health company is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in Plymouth, MA, with the flexibility to work remotely. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $135k to $160k/year and requires licensure in Massachusetts. Clinicians will.

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PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER

$253k/yr

Imind Health LLC

Lanham, Prince George's County

Full-TimeOn-site

Job Description Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Behavioral Health Urgent Care Location: 4640 Forbes Blvd, Ste 375, Lanham, MD Job Type: Full-time Setting: Outpatient Mental Health Clinic / Behavioral Health Urgent Care Compensation: $80 – $90 per hour (based on experience) About the Opportu...

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Nurse Practitioner-Outpatient

$120k-$140k/yr

AllHealth Network Careers

Littleton, Arapahoe County

Full-Time

Can you join AllHealth Network? Yes you can - if you're excited by the thought of working with over 500 colleagues, 18,000 clients, being valued for the work that you do and can embrace the mission of the organization, which is to enhance quality of life for individuals and families in our community...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$300k/yr

The Staff Pad

Chinatown, San Francisco

Full-TimeOn-site

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA Position Type: Full-Time | Permanent Compensation: Up to $300K Income Potential Full Benefits About the Opportunity The Staff Pad has partnered with a leading outpatient mental health organization to hire a Psychiatric Nurse...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Private Practice

$100-$150/hr

CMS Therapy Group

Fairfield, CT

Part-Time

CMS Therapy Group is seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing private practice. This is a part-time position (~10 hours/week) offering flexible scheduling and W-2 commission-based compensation .

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Coral Gables

$90k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Coconut Grove, Miami-Dade County

ContractRemote

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

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NP - Psychiatry

$198k/yr

TLC Nursing Associates

Heidenheimer, Bell County

Full-Time

Details Client Name Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple Job Type Permanent Offering Advanced Practice Profession NP Specialty Psychiatry Job ID 20417358 Shift Details Shift Full Time Days Scheduled Hours 40 Job Order Details Start Date 06/02/2026 Job Description Baylor Scott & White Health ...

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Psych NP outpatient opening about 1hr from Albany, NY

$71k/yr

GO Staffing

Bleecker, Fulton County

Full-Time

Great opportunity for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join a well respected group about 1hr from Albany, NY. Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Full-time M-F, 40hrs a week NO Call or weekends Will see ages 5 Seeking candidates with at least 3 years Psych...

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Salary Insights

$170k

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 2289 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.