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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$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 (PMHNP-BC) - Montgomery, AL (Remote)

$125k-$145k/yr

OptiMindHealth

Montgomery, Alabama

Part-TimeRemote

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) $125k - $145k/year Position Requirement: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Montgomery, Alabama Salary: 125K - 145K+ Work from Home! Competitive, negotiable salary! Work/life balance! Leadership and advancement opportunities! Join a leading clini...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner - Behavioral Health

CHRISTUS Health System

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Full-Time

Direct Apply

Position Highlights: Our growing behavioral health team is seeking a fulltime PMHNP with a year or more of experience to provide fulltime outpatient care. The PMHNP will work in the clinic while caring for patients and fulfilling the need as an advanced practice provider performing select medical s...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

$100-$120/hr

Bloomington Psychiatry

Bloomington, Indiana

Part-TimeHybrid

Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our mental health team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients in an outpatient setting, conducting diagnostic evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon

Keene, New Hampshire

Full-TimeIn-Person

Lead Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon Occupation: Nurse Practitioners Location: Keene, NH - 03431 Positions available: 1 Job #: 1329099 Source: PracticeLink.com Posted: 08/29/2025 Web Site: www.practicelink.com Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More) J...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatry

Logan Health

Whitefish, Montana

Full-TimeOn-site

Logan Health is seeking a Psychiatric NP in Whitefish, Montana The NP will provide diagnostic and therapeutic patient care under the supervision of the behavioral health medical director, behavioral health administrator as well as other physicians. Patient care will be provided in an outpatient cli...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (PA/NP) - Chatham County

UNC Health Careers

Siler City, North Carolina

Full-TimeIn-Person

Direct Apply

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Outpatient Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) in Chatham County! UNC Health is the choice for healthcare in Chatham...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) - Leominster, MA (Remote)

$135k-$160k/yr

OptiMindHealth

Leominster, Massachusetts

Part-TimeRemote

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) $135k - $160k/year Position Requirement: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Leominster, Massachusetts Salary: 135K - 160K+ Work from Home! Competitive, negotiable salary! Work/life balance! Leadership and advancement opportunities! Join a leading...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Child & Adolescent (Weekend PRN)

UHS

Louisville, Kentucky

PRN

Direct Apply

Responsibilities Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Child & Adolescent (Weekend PRN) The Brook – KMI is a 98-bed hospital offering a full continuum of inpatient, extended care, residential, partial hospitalization and outpatient services for adolescents, adults and seniors. Our specialized treatmen...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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NP / Nurse Practitioner / Wisconsin / Permanent / Experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed in Rock County, WI Job

CompHealth.

Beloit, Wisconsin

ContractOn-site

Direct Apply

A clinic in Rock County, WI is looking for a Psych Nurse Practitioner to provide comprehensive mental health care to patients in an outpatient setting. The facility requires PMHNP experience. To be considered for this position, you will need to be PMHNP certified and have WI licensure. This is a Mon...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – West Virginia

Talkiatry

West Virginia

Full-TimeRemote

Talkiatry was built for Psychiatrists, by Psychiatrists and offers the stability and support of a hospital group, with the autonomy of a private practice. Talkiatry is now interviewing Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners interested in joining us as we continue to expand acc...

Posted on Feb 10, 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.

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There are currently 2234 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.