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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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 Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Child/Adolescent

$142k-$190k/yr

LifeStance Health

Charleston, SC

Comprehensive benefit package 401k with up to 4% match CME reimbursement Strong work/life balance Qualifications 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 2 weeks ago

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Part-Time Psychiatric APRN Flexible Schedule & Outpatient

$100-$150/hr

CMS Therapy Group

Fairfield, CT

Part-Time

A growing private practice is seeking a dynamic and caring licensed psychiatric APRN. This part-time position offers flexibility and W2 commission-based compensation. Applicants should have over 5 years of outpatient experience in mental health, working with patients .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Remote PMHNP: Flexible Telepsychiatry & Autonomy

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry

Nashua, NH

Remote

A growing telepsychiatry practice is seeking experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to provide remote, outpatient psychiatric care. Clinicians will enjoy full control over their schedules and patient populations with minimal administrative burden.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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

$142k-$190k/yr

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty

Columbia, 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 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$160k-$165k/yr

Bayless Healthcare Group

Tucson, AZ

Job Purpose We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our growing outpatient and tele-psych care team. In this role, you will work alongside physicians and other behavioral health professionals to assess .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$160k-$210k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

Raleigh, NC

At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Flexible Schedule

$160k-$210k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

New York, NY

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Hybrid PMHNP - Outpatient Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner | Sign-On Bonus

$142k-$190k/yr

Psych Billing Inc

Columbia, SC

Full-TimeHybrid

A national mental health provider is seeking Nurse Practitioners in South Carolina to join their clinical team. This role offers a competitive compensation package between $142,000 and $190,000, with a flexible hybrid work schedule available. Candidates should be licensed.

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Kissimmee

$105k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Kissimmee, Osceola County

Full-TimeRemote

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: Kissimmee, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric Care is part of Harmony United Healthcare LLC. We are a network of outpatient mental health clinics...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment/Lakeland

$118k/yr

Harmony United Psychiatric Care

Lakeland, Polk County

Full-TimeRemote

Company: Harmony United Psychiatric Care Job Title: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/ Outpatient clinic/Full-Time Employment Job Location: Lakeland, FL About Us Harmony United Psychiatric Care is part of Harmony United Healthcare LLC. We are a network of outpatient mental health clinics....

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