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 1971 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

1971

Outpatient Positions

$187k

Avg. Salary

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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 - Digital or Clinic-Based Care

$155-$203/hr

Therapymatch Inc. (DBA Headway)

Duncannon, Pennsylvania

Contract

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Digital or Clinic-Based Care Compensation: $155 to $203 per hour This Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner position gives you total control over your work hours and lets you independently handle your caseload. You have the flexibility to enhance your curre...

Posted 1 week ago

Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - [Overnights - CA / NY / DC licensed]

$74-$82/hr

One Medical

San Francisco, CA

Full-TimeIn-Person

One Medical is a primary care solution challenging the industry status quo by making quality care more affordable, accessible and enjoyable. But this isn’t your average doctor’s office. We’re on a mission to transform healthcare, which means improving the experience for everyone involved - from pati...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - AZ or CA Licensed

$59/hr

One Medical

Phoenix, AZ

Full-TimeIn-Person

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Catholic Health Initiatives Council Bluffs, IA

$59-$68/hr

Catholic Health Initiatives

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Full-Time

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job at Catholic Health Initiatives. Council Bluffs, IA. **Job Summary and Responsibilities** CHI Health Clinic is seeking a **Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner** to provide services in Council Bluffs, IA. Join our amazing Psychiatric Associates team where y...

Posted 1 week ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

$75/hr

Atlasmedical

Phoenix, Arizona

Full-Time

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Atlas Medical is currently seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (PA) to be part of our mobile provider team. Atlas Medical specializes in providing primary care for geriatric patients in their h...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Genesee Mental Health Center

$100k/yr

Rochester Regional Health

Outpatient Mental Health - Genesee Mental Health Center

Contract

SUMMARY Provide assessment, care and treatment for patients being treated for various diagnosis in an outpatient mental health setting. STATUS: Full-time LOCATION: Genesee Mental Health Center DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health - Adult- Ambulatory SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Days ATTRIBUTES • At least...

Posted 2 weeks ago

ARNP-Outpatient Psych/Mental Health

$172k/yr

MultiCare Health

United States

Contract

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and...

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ARNP Mental Health\Psychiatric OP BH

$156k/yr

MultiCare Health

United States

Contract

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ARNP- OP Psych Geriatric (Virtual)

$133k/yr

MultiCare Health

United States

ContractRemote

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and ...

Posted 2 weeks ago

Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) - Outreach Psych - Trueblood Med Services

$172k/yr

MultiCare Health

United States

Contract

You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and ...

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Salary Insights

$187k

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 1971 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.