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

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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 - Wallkill, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Wallkill, NY

practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire talented Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners in Carmel, NY, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Is This You? Wanting to .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$175k-$198k/yr

Serene Health Services

Tinley Park, IL

MMG and all of its divisions: Serene Health, Community Support, and American outpatient counseling services to provide psychiatric services to adult and youth clients -health sessions. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) will provide outpatient psychiatric .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Amenia, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Amenia, NY

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$70-$100/hr

BlueSky Telepsych, LLC

Bloomingdale, IL

Remote

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Provide effective individual psychiatric care via telehealth in an outpatient setting. Provide direct patient care, conduct patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as necessary .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$140k-$160k/yr

BDA Recruitment & Consulting

Albany, NY

Job Overview We are a well-established outpatient mental health practice in Albany, NY seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our clinical team. This role focuses on ketamine-assisted treatment for mood disorders in a .

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Rock Tavern, NY

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Rock Tavern, NY

Posted 3 weeks ago

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PMHNP - Flexible, High-Earning Outpatient Practice

$211k-$234k/yr

LifeStance Health

Mc Lean, VA

Full-TimeHybrid

1,000 to $234,000+, flexible work schedules, and a supportive environment. The ideal candidates are fully licensed in Virginia with PMHNP certification and have experience seeing a diverse patient age range. Join our mission to provide quality mental healthcare and improve .

Posted 3 weeks ago

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PMHNP in Virginia: Flexible Hours, High Earnings

$211k-$234k/yr

Istss

Arlington, VA

Virginia is seeking skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Ideal candidates will be fully licensed in Virginia and possess PMHNP board certification. Responsibilities include independent practice with outpatient care for all ages. The role offers an annual .

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Stamford, CT

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Stamford, CT

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OH280b Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$120k-$125k/yr

Fsc Corporation

Cleveland, OH

Part-TimeOn-site

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Cleveland, OH Area!!! $120-125k salary range!!! This Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position could be perfect for you! Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner needed in a Cleveland suburb for a part-time to full time, 100% outpatient with no call .

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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.