Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

Last Updated: March 2026 | Clinic, private practice & community mental health

Discover 2257 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

2257
Outpatient Positions
$171k
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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 (Autonomous Licensed) - UVA Health Virtual Primary Care Clinic On Demand

University of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia
ContractRemote
Direct Apply

UVA Health is seeking an Autonomous Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join the Virtual Primary Care On Demand Clinic as an integrated member of the virtual primary care team. Full time position with 2-3 years of experience is required. Responsible for providing Advanced Practice Provider (...

Posted on Mar 5, 2026

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Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Geisinger

Port Matilda, Pennsylvania
Full-Time
Direct Apply

PMHNP - Outpatient, Child & Adolescent • Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population. • Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and pr...

Posted on Mar 3, 2026

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Physician Assistant​/Psychiatry​/Florida​/Locum Tenens​/Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC​/Physician

$120k-$150k/yr

The Florida Psychiatric Center

Tampa, Florida
Full-TimeIn-Person

Position: Physician Assistant / Psychiatry / Florida / Locum Tenens / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC/ Physician Seeking full-time psychiatric board-certified APRN nurse practitioner to start March 2025. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certification (PMHNP-BC) is REQUI...

Posted on Mar 2, 2026

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Outpatient Hybrid PMHNP (m/w/d). Job in Chapel Hill Move Collective Jobs

Mindpath Health

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Full-TimeHybrid
Direct Apply

Overview: Why Mindpath Health? Join Mindpath Health as we expand access to high quality mental health care in the communities we serve. We provide a well-supported outpatient practice setting where we treat mostly commercially insured patients of all ages with a wide range of mental health diagnos...

Posted on Mar 3, 2026

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (NP) - No Experience Required

Inova

Fairfax, Virginia
Part-TimeOn-site

Our extensive continuum of care includes an urgent psychiatric and addiction assessment center (IPAC), inpatient psychiatry, inpatient detoxification, partial hospitalization programs (PHP), intensive outpatient programs (IOP), outpatient psychiatric appointments and outpatient counseling services. ...

Posted on Mar 1, 2026

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Contract Licensed Psychiatric Prescriber (NP, PMHNP or PMHNP-BC)

$175-$250/hr

Wellbeing Alliance of VA

Richmond, Virginia
ContractHybrid

Contract Licensed Psychiatric Prescriber (NP, PMHNP or PMHNP-BC) Contract Position Mental Health Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Richmond, VA & Surrounding Counties | Hybrid Compensation • $175–$200 per psychiatric evaluation, based on experience. • $65–$80 per medication management follow-up. This Wo...

Posted on Mar 1, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed-

Olesky Associates

Waltham, Massachusetts
Part-TimeOn-site

Company Description Olesky Associates, Inc. has been in the placement / recruiting industry for three decades. We offer an extensive array of services, ranging from physician placement to practice and hospital brokering. Our Search Consultants located in our home office in Massachusetts utilize a...

Posted on Feb 27, 2026

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Full Time Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Bon Secours Mercy Health

Greenville, South Carolina
Full-Time

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Position St. Francis Primary Care Downtown Greenville, SC Bon Secours Mercy Health is the fifth largest Catholic Healthcare system in the nation. We are one ministry serving communities in seven states, pursuing one Mission to improve the health and well...

Posted on Mar 4, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Carilion Clinic

Christiansburg, Virginia
Full-TimeIn-Person

Carilion Clinic St. Albans Hospital is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider (APP), preferably a PMHNP, but will also consider FNPs and PAs, to join their Psychiatry team. This role offers an opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment with extensive training, supportive leadershi...

Posted on Mar 1, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant – Outpatient

$120k-$160k/yr

PsychPlus

New Brunswick, New Jersey
Full-TimeHybrid

Position Overview We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our outpatient psychiatry team in Brunswick, NJ. This role offers a collaborative clinical environment with scheduling flexibility and strong support staff. Qualifications • Minimum 1 year...

Posted on Feb 25, 2026

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Salary Insights

$171k
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.

Frequently Asked Questions About Outpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 2257 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.