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) - Outpatient - Manhattan, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

New York, NY

Full-TimeHybrid

administrative support. Latest digital technology. Strong work/life balance. Location: 150 Broadway suite 502, New York 10038. Qualifications BC‑PMHNP license. Experience with the Lifespan protocol. Proficient in medication management and therapy. Full‑time 40 hours. Hybrid system, .

Posted 1 week ago

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Child & Adolescent PMHNP

$146k/yr

Acadia Healthcare

Madison, Dane County

Full-TimeOn-site

Location: Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital, 5401 Quarry Park Rd, Madison, WI 53718 Position: Full-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Compensation: $70 per hour Shorewood Behavioral Health Hospital is a new, 120-bed acute care facility that specializes in comprehensive psychiatric care for adole...

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$60-$90/hr

Nao Medical

Mineola, NY

Full-TimeRemote

Description Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Now Hiring Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Mineola, NY or Remote! Deliver impactful mental health care across the lifespan in a dynamic, collaborative outpatient setting. Full-time Monday-Friday schedule .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$144k-$192k/yr

LifeStance Health

Charleston, 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 both .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in Connecticut

$162k/yr

LocumTenens.com

Rocky Hill, Hartford County

ContractOn-site

This Job at a Glance Job Reference Id: ORD-212057-NP-CT Title: NP Dates Needed: Early/Mid May - Mid August Shift Type: Day Shift Assignment Type: Outpatient Call Required: No Board Certification Required: No Job Duration: Locums About the Facility This structured behavioral health day treatment prog...

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$130k-$145k/yr

B.E.L & Associates Inc

Seattle, WA

Full-Time

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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Locum Tenens Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - $80-110 per hour

$166k-$229k/yr

CompHealth APP

Arrington, Nelson County

ContractOn-site

CompHealth APP is seeking a Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry for a locum tenens job in Arrington, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Psychiatry Discipline: Nurse Practitioner Duration: 13 weeks Employment Type: Locum Tenens Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not fou...

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Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$200k-$260k/yr

Council Of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Grand Rapids, MI

growing behavioral health practice group in the country and are looking for talented Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNP) in the area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Is this you? Wanting to deliver high quality .

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Hiring Immediately)

$150k-$195k/yr

Jobot

Fairfield, CT

Part-Time

administrative + clinical support Stable, established patient demand Job Details We’re hiring a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join a well-supported outpatient behavioral health team in Fairfield County. This role is focused on psychiatric evaluations .

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Locum Tenens Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - $80-110 per hour

CompHealth APP

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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.