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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Outpatient Positions

$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 - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$155k-$233k/yr

LifeStance Health

Lawrence, KS

Job Description Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) are essential clinicians in our outpatient practice located in Lawrence, KS. They provide medication management and psychotherapy to patients of all ages in a supportive, tech‑enabled environment. Benefits .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient - Hybrid

$210k-$271k/yr

Registered Nurse

Cleveland, OH

Hybrid

nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. Qualifications Licensed in the state of Ohio with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. Experienced with child and adolescent populations or the lifespan. Experienced in both medication .

Posted 1 week ago

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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry, Autonomy & Benefits

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC.

Fargo, ND

Remote

A leading virtual psychiatry practice in Fargo is seeking a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The role offers 100% remote outpatient care for lower to moderate acuity populations. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and.

Posted 4 days ago

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Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - New Jersey

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC.

Newark, NJ

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 5 days ago

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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry, Autonomy & Benefits

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry Management Services, LLC.

Detroit, MI

Remote

A leading virtual psychiatry practice is seeking a Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to provide 100% remote outpatient psychiatric care. The candidate will have the autonomy to structure their sessions while managing lower to moderate .

Posted 4 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Sought for Beautiful Location outside of Seattle

$130k-$145k/yr

National Coalition of Healthcare Recruiters

Seattle, WA

Full-TimeOn-site

Live on a stunningly beautiful island location outside of Seattle, WA. Seeking certified and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with at least 1 year treating patients as a PMHNP for outpatient work. Full-time permanent position that will be hospital employed .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP / Private Practice

$150k-$215k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

Concord, NH

referrals as clinically appropriate Complete documentation within 24 hours of each encounter Who We’re Looking For Licensed PMHNP with active NH licensure (or ability to obtain) DEA registration, current or eligible Comfortable working with adults across a .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP / Private Practice

$150k-$215k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

Manchester, NH

Posted 1 week ago

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1099 Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$66-$75/hr

Colors of Austin Counseling, PLLC

Wausau, WI

Part-Time

1099 Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Position Overview: The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric evaluation and medication management services at Colors of Austin Counseling. Our practice is an .

Posted 4 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient Mental Health

$125k-$145k/yr

What’s Upstate

Utica, NY

Full-TimeOn-site

Pay $125,000 - $145,000 annually The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) for Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) works under the direction of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medical Director. This position provides medical and psychiatric.

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.