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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child and Adult

$142k-$190k/yr

Stryker

Myrtle Beach, SC

life balance Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking NPs that are: Local to and fully licensed (PMHNP) in South Carolina. Beyond 6 months of employed outpatient experience. Board Certified with full prescribing ability. Experienced in .

Posted 5 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child/Adolescent or Adult

$142k-$190k/yr

LifeStance Health

Myrtle Beach, SC

Posted 6 days ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (DNP)

$218k-$280k/yr

LifeStance Health

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 .

Posted 1 week ago

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Local Contract Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient Psychiatry - $64-75 per hour

$133k-$156k/yr

LanceSoft

Bronx, New York City

ContractHybrid

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 Type: Local Con...

Posted 1 week ago

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CA161d Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$165k - $200k/yr

Fsc Corporation

Santa Monica, CA

Full-TimeOn-site

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position available in Santa Monica, CA! This is an outpatient position that offers TMS services. Salary range 165-200k, depending on experience. Candidate must have worked and prescribed before. If you .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Outpatient, Doctorally-Prepared, No Call

$150k-$230k/yr

Lorenz Clinic

Chaska, MN

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) At Lorenz Clinic, psychiatric care is integratednot isolated. Our system is built for collaboration, not fragmentation. PMHNPs work side-by-side with psychologists, psychotherapists, and advanced trainees within .

Posted 1 week ago

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Clinical Director - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$150k-$177k/yr

Redwood Family Care Network

San Gabriel, Los Angeles County

Part-TimeOn-site

Position: Clinical Director - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Pay Rate: $72.00 - $85.00 an hour Job Type: Part Time 20 hours/week - 5 Hours per day Location: Chino Hills, CA JOB SUMMARY The Clinical Director – Psychiatric Services serves as the clinical authority for psychiatric and psychotropic medi...

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BlueSky Telepsych

clinician-led, patient-centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improving access to extremely About the job: Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting. Provide .

Posted 2 days ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

BlueSky Telepsych

Posted 3 days ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child/Adolescent

$142k-$190k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

Cincinnati, OH

life balance Nurse Practitioners are a critical part of our clinical team. We're seeking NPs that are: Local to and fully licensed (PMHNP) in South Carolina. Beyond 6 months of employed outpatient experience. Board Certified with full prescribing ability. Experienced in .

Posted 1 week 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

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.