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 2182 outpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions

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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 (PMHNP) - Outpatient - Fairfield, CT

$140k-$208k/yr

LifeStance Health

Fairfield, Connecticut

Full-TimeHybrid

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...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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PMHNP - Outpatient TMS/Ketamine - Holladay, UT

$150k-$300k/yr

Serenity Mental Health Centers

Salt Lake City, Utah

Full-TimeOn-site

Ready to Redefine Mental Healthcare? Join Serenity. At Serenity Healthcare, we’re redefining mental wellness with personalized care, calming environments, and a human-first approach. We’re looking for curious, compassionate professionals ready to make a real impact. If you’re driven to help others ...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Florida

$180k-$215k/yr

Talkiatry

Memphis, Tennessee

Full-TimeRemote

Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner- Florida 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 intere...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Now Hiring

$120k-$160k/yr

GO Staffing

United States

Full-TimeIn-Person

A great group located on a beautiful island just north of Seattle, WA is seeking a Psych Nurse Practitioner to join their team! This is a full-time permanent opportunity onsite. • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). • 40 hour work week; 4/10s or 5/8s; 32 patients ho...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Child & Adolescent PMHNP @ Philadelphia (Multiple Clinic Locations)

$230k-$260k/yr

LifeStance Health

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Remote)

Part-TimeRemote

LIFESTANCE OVERVIEW LifeStance Health (NASDAQ: LFST) is one of the nation's largest providers of virtual and in-person outpatient mental health care for children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of mental health conditions. LifeStance Health is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Our Visio...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

LifeStance Health

Sullivan, Illinois

Part-TimeIn-Person

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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PMHNP - Outpatient TMS/Ketamine - Superior, CO

$150k-$300k/yr

Serenity Mental Health Centers

Louisville, Colorado

Full-TimeOn-site

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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FQHC Seeks Outpatient Psych NP-Certified New Grads Invited

Oakland Professional Staffing

Bridgton, Maine

Full-TimeOn-site

We Invite a confident Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a Federally Qualified Health Center operating four clinics, serving a rural multicultural population in central and western Maine. Founded in the 1970s, the original trio of practices are between Lewiston and Augusta. The fourth location o...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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PMHNP - Outpatient TMS/Ketamine - Desert Ridge, AZ

$150k-$300k/yr

Serenity Mental Health Centers

Phoenix, Arizona

Full-TimeOn-site

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at

LocumTenens.com

Colorado

Full-TimeIn-Person

This Job at a Glance • Job Reference Id: ORD-207878-NP-CO • Title: NP • Dates Needed: ASAP - ongoing • Shift Type: Day Shift • Assignment Type: Outpatient • Call Required: No • Board Certification Required: Yes • Job Duration: LocumsAbout the Facility A mental health care provider and outpatient cl...

Posted on Feb 8, 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 2182 outpatient PMHNP positions available. These include private practices, community mental health centers, group practices, and integrated care clinics across the country.