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.

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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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PMHNP - Psychiatry - Detroit Lakes, MN - Now Hiring

$61-$86/hr

Essentia Health

Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Full-TimeIn-Person

Utilizes advanced health assessment, knowledge, and decision making skills, works independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals. Provides health care to individuals and families, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. They may care for patients ...

Posted on Feb 16, 2026

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Psychiatric Prescriber (Child & Adolescent Team)

21209

Baltimore, Maryland

ContractOn-site

About the Role We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Board-Certified (or eligible) Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join our growing Child and Adolescent prescribing team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative, supportive, and mission-driven outpatient env...

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; Acu

$80k-$100k/yr

Tsehootsooi Medical Center

Fort Defiance, Arizona

Position: PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER (ACU) Closing Date: FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM (MST) Salary Range: Dependent on Experience (DOE) • ** APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE*** • ** RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED*** ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FU...

Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$130k-$150k/yr

Geode Health

Libertyville, Illinois

Full-TimeHybrid

Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or PMHNP) Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are actively recruiting for passionate Advance Practice...

Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner Specialty - Full-time

$83-$94/hr

PeaceHealth

Ketchikan, Alaska

ContractOn-site

**Description** _PeaceHealth is seeking an experienced Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team in Ketchikan, Alaska!_ Experience Ketchikan, Alaska - a friendly, family-oriented community in scenic Southeast Alaska. Enjoy the small-town island lifestyle, idyllic scenery, abundant wildli...

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or Physician Assistant (PA - CAQ Certified at Mindpath Health Fayetteville, NC

Mindpath Health

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Full-TimeHybrid

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP or Physician Assistant (PA - CAQ Certified job at Mindpath Health. Fayetteville, NC. Mindpath Health is looking for clinicians committed to providing quality care to patients in a well-supported outpatient practice setting. We provide services for a wide range ...

Posted on Feb 17, 2026

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Full Time Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Ozark Center

Joplin, Missouri

Part-Time

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE – PSYCHIATRIC (UBS clinic) - Exciting opportunities are now available at Ozark Center’s newest facility, Urgent Behavioral Solutions (UBS), for experienced APNs. Two positions available: full time with benefits or part time (26 hrs. per week). APN will provide a full range of...

Posted on Feb 15, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) New Grads Encouraged | Part-Time | Hybrid | Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Staffing

Phoenix, Arizona

Part-TimeHybrid

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PmhnP) Part-Time | Hybrid Emergent Mental Health Services Llc is hiring a part-time psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (pmhnp) for a hybrid role at our phoenix-area outpatient behavioral health clinic. This position operates within a crisis-li...

Posted on Feb 14, 2026

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

$80k-$100k/yr

Cumberland Hall Hospital

Hardinsburg, Kentucky

Location: Hardinsburg Responsibilities Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Cumberland Hall Hospital is a 97 bed, licensed, acute psychiatric hospital located in beautiful Hopkinsville, KY. Cumberland Hall features individual units for youth, adults and active duty military, a...

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Integrated Pediatrics

$80k-$100k/yr

Stryker Corporation

Presque Isle, Maine

Part-TimeOn-site

Advanced Practice Provider (APP) PMHNP Pediatric Integrated – Nurse Practitioner Maine Health Behavioral Health – York County Ambulatory Clinics Kennebunk, Maine (Part-Time 20 hours per week) Req # 8019 Maine Health Behavioral Health (MHBH), a member of Maine Health, seeks a full-time psychiatr...

Posted on Feb 13, 2026

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$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.

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There are currently 2245 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.