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 2259 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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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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Flexible Private Practice for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$89/hr

Headway

Virginia Beach, VA

Contract

A mental health services provider in Virginia Beach is seeking a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to build a flexible practice. This contractor role allows complete control over scheduling and patient load while providing hassle-free insurance credentialing. The .

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/Orlando

$130/hr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Orlando, FL

Contract

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

Posted 3 days agoRecent

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1099 Provider (PMHNP)

$100/hr

Groups: recover together.

Kingston, NY

Overview Groups is a leading outpatient provider specializing in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. We are committed to supporting underserved communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Since 2014, our local care teams have guided hundreds of thousands of.

Posted 3 days agoRecent

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Outpatient Psychiatrist or PMHNP - Adolescent Experience Required

Mindpath Health

Glendale, California

Direct Apply

Posted 5 days agoRecent

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Bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Independent Contractor

$64/hr

COMHAR

Philadelphia, PA

Contract

Apply Bilingual Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Independent Contractor Philadelphia, PA * Medical Outpatient Apply Job Type Contract Description Looking for a role where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful .

Posted 4 days agoRecent

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)

$218k-$280k/yr

LifeStance Health

United States

Full-TimeOn-site

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) .

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Outpatient Clinic/Independent Contractor/The Villages

$130/hr

Harmonyunitedms

The Villages, FL

Contract

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

Posted 6 days ago

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Psychiatry - PMHNP / APRN / Physician Assistant

$110k-$195k/yr

Tulsa Metro Psychiatry

Tulsa, OK

Contract

Contractor (1099) | Flexible Schedule Tulsa Metro Psychiatry is a small, locally owned outpatient mental health practice seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. We are looking for a .

Posted 3 days ago

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Per Diem / PRN Nurse Practitioner - Clinic Psychiatry - $62-65 per hour

$129k-$135k/yr

HumanEdge - CT

Grand Central, Manhattan

Per DiemOn-site

HumanEdge - CT is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Clinic Psychiatry for a per diem / prn job in New York, New York. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatry Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Employment Type: Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – P...

Posted 1 week ago

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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Delaware

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC.

Dover, DE

Remote

day‑to‑day practice looks like: 100% remote, outpatient psychiatric care Lower to moderate acuity populations (ex. anxiety, looking for: Board‑certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC) Active, unrestricted license with autonomous practice .

Posted 4 days ago

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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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There are currently 2259 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.