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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$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)

Lifestance

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. Everywhere. Every day...

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$187k-$300k/yr

LifeStance Health

East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Full-TimeIn-Person

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

$187k-$300k/yr

LifeStance Health

Greenville, Rhode Island

Full-TimeIn-Person

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Lifestance

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Medical Nurse Practitioner for Solomon Fuller Carter Hospital

$61-$70/hr

Tufts Medicine

Westborough, Massachusetts

Full-TimeOn-site

Direct Apply

At Tufts Medicine, you’ll make an impact and build your career, supported by a community of brilliant, compassionate colleagues. Every single person at Tufts Medicine plays an integral role in building a holistic healthcare experience that’s accessible, empowering and, most of all, human. Tufts Med...

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Medical Nurse Practitioner for Solomon Fuller Carter Hospital

$61-$70/hr

Tufts Medicine

Solomon Carter Fuller

Full-TimeOn-site

Direct Apply

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Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider

Northpoint Recovery

Job Title: Psychiatric Advanced Practice Provider Reports To: Lead Advanced Practice Provider Location: Northpoint Idaho (Adult inpatient in Meridian, ID) Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm MST Compensation: $65-90/hour Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began 2009 as Ashwood Outpatient and officia...

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Amae Health

The Problem Severe mental illness affects over 15 million adults in the United States. Schizophrenia. Schizoaffective disorder. Bipolar I. Treatment-resistant depression. These are the conditions the rest of healthcare has systematically failed to build for. What makes this problem different from ...

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Full-Time Gyn Nurse Practitioner - Silverlake

Tia

Gyn Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Silverlake) Tia is a full-stack women's healthcare business that builds products, tools and clinical services virtually and in person to help every woman be her own patient advocate and get meaningfully better healthcare. We’re putting the soul back in...

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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 2323 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.