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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Remote PMHNP - Flexible Telepsychiatry Clinician

$70-$100/hr

BlueSky Telepsych

Union Gap, WA

Remote

A telehealth behavioral health company is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Yakima, Washington. The role offers the flexibility of working from home while providing individual psychiatric care through telehealth consultations. Candidates .

Posted 1 week ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner ( 2 yrs. exp)- Outpatient

LifeStance Health

Draper, Utah

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Posted 1 week ago

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Analyst, Clinical Quality (Nurse Practitioner)

Hims & Hers

United States

Full-TimeRemote

Direct Apply

Hims & Hers is the leading health and wellness platform, on a mission to help the world feel great through the power of better health. We are redefining healthcare by putting the customer first and delivering access to care that is affordable, accessible, and personal, from diagnosis to treatment to...

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Telehealth Family Nurse Practitioner - Eating Disorders (California-Remote)

Equip Health

United States

Full-TimeRemote

Direct Apply

About Equip Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treat...

Posted on Mar 5, 2026

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Advanced Practice Provider- Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner -

$53-$78/hr

El Rio Health

Tucson, Arizona

ContractOn-site

IntroductionAre you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans? Overview Salary: $52.71 - $78.36 ...

Posted on Feb 9, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner- Psychiatric and Substance Abuse

$100k-$120k/yr

Intercept Health

Richmond, Virginia

Full-TimeHybrid

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Nurse Practitioner HYBRID POSITION! $100,000 - $120,000 flex compensation available - Just announced: $5,000 sign-on bonus! - Intercept Health is a family-owned agency, headquartered in Richmond, with additional office sites in more than 15 locations across the st...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Windsor CSU

$129k-$160k/yr

Telecare Corporation

San Bernardino, California

Part-TimeOn-site

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will Do to Change Lives As a senior member of the clinical team, the Psych Nurse Practitioner provides dire...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP Cleveland, Ohio

$70-$100/hr

Blueskypsychiatrists

Cleveland, Ohio

Remote

Position: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Cleveland, Ohio Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Cleveland, Ohio About Blue Sky: We are a clinician‑led, patient‑centered, collaborative behavioral health company of mental health professionals committed to improv...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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PRN Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Odyssey Behavioral Group

West Des Moines, Iowa

ContractIn-Person

Why You Will Love Working With Us!At Pasadena Villa Outpatient, we are a dynamic, dedicated, and growing team of professionals deeply passionate about providing evidence-based and personalized clinical care for behavioral health conditions. Pasadena Villa Outpatient is a leading provider of mental h...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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

$150k-$230k/yr

Lorenz Clinic

Rosemount, Minnesota

Full-TimeRemote

Job Type Full-time Description About Lorenz Clinic At Lorenz Clinic, psychiatric care is integrated-not isolated. Our system is built for collaboration, not fragmentation. PMHNPs work side-by-side with psychologists, psychotherapists, and advanced trainees within interdisciplinary teams that add...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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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.