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 2260 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 - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$110/hr

Fcs Co

Queens Village, NY

Part-TimeRemote

NEW! PMHNP needed minutes from Manhattan. This position pays $110 per hour and is a 10 hour a week position. This company was voted one of the best places to work in NY multiple years. This is an outpatient role that can be done partially remote. They will be willing.

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Clinical Director - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Redwood Family Care Network

Chino Hills, California

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Psych Nurse Practitioner

$100k/yr

Copa Health

Glendale, AZ

Copa Health is seeking a compassionate, mission-driven Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Arrowhead Primary Integrated Outpatient Clinic team. This role provides the opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centered psychiatric care in an integrated,.

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Outpatient PMHNP w/ College-Aged Focus

Mindpath Health

Davis, California

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$156k/yr

MultiCare Health System, Inc.

Airway Heights, WA

Position Summary Provides outpatient psychiatric services including, but not limited could include clinicians, integrated mental health therapists, peer support specialists, supervise graduate medical students (nurse practitioner students, residents). Expert .

Posted 1 week ago

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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Connecticut

$293k/yr

LocumJobsOnline

Connecticut, US

Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Connecticut Employer: LocumTenens.com Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Psychiatry NP in Connecticut! This Job at a Glance...

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Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Connecticut

$344k/yr

LocumJobsOnline

Connecticut, US

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

$195k-$251k/yr

Council Of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Salt Lake City, UT

We are actively looking to hire talented Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in the Greater Salt Lake City area (Utah). The role is intended for individuals that are: Licensed in Utah with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certification. We do not accept FNP's .

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

$195k-$251k/yr

Council Of State and Territorial Epidemiologists

Lehi, UT

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$125-$150/hr

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services

New York, NY

Overview Exciting position available for a Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for an OMH licensed mental health clinic in Queens. The candidate must have experience working with children and adults in an outpatient mental health setting. The candidate will prescribe .

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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 2260 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.