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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$160k-$210k/yr

Stryker Corporation

New York, NY

New

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.

Posted 2 days agoRecent

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Kissimmee

$133k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Celebration, Osceola County

Full-TimeRemote

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: Kissimmee, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric Care is part of Harmony United Healthcare LLC. We are a network of outpatient mental health clinics...

Posted 5 days agoRecent

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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry, Autonomy & Benefits

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC.

Baltimore, MD

Remote

A leading virtual psychiatry practice in Baltimore is looking for a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide remote outpatient care. The role offers clinical autonomy with a focus on evidence-based practice. Candidates should have .

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/The Villages

$158k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Lady Lake, Lake County

Full-TimeRemote

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: The Villages, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric Care is part of Harmony United Healthcare LLC. We are a network of outpatient mental health clin...

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Geriatric PMHNP needed outside of Boston

$130k-$170k/yr

CompHealth

Boston, MA

Full-TimeOn-site

~ Full-time permanent position ~ Outpatient only ~ Geriatric patient population ~ Monday-Friday schedule ~1 year of PMHNP experience required to apply ~ MA license in hand or in process ~ Interviewing and hiring immediately ~ Job #3270724 .

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PMHNP for Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic

$87k-$135k/yr

Mid Cities Psychiatry

Euless, TX

PMHNP for Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic About: Join our well-respected team of mental health professionals at Mid Cities Psychiatry, where we specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health illnesses, including treatment-resistant depression and substance .

Posted 3 days agoRecent

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Geriatric PMHNP needed outside of Boston

$130k-$170k/yr

CompHealth

Gloucester, MA

Full-Time

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)

$218k-$280k/yr

Stryker Corporation

Waukesha, WI

Full-TimeOn-site

clinical 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) About .

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MD150a - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$66k/yr

Fcs Co

Derwood, Montgomery County

Part-Time

NEW OPPORTUNITY! Immediate opening for a part time child/adolescent PMHNP working 10-20 hours per week in the Rockville area working with one of Washington metropolitan area's most established and fastest-growing child, family and senior services agencies. Some experience is required for this outpat...

Posted 6 days agoRecent

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Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Psychiatry

$173k/yr

LanceSoft

New York City, New York

Full-TimeHybrid

LanceSoft is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Outpatient Psychiatry for a local contract job in Bronx, New York. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Psychiatry - Discipline: Nurse Practitioner - Start Date: 05/19/2026 - Duration: 52 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, days - Employment T...

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$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.