Find & Apply For Occupational Therapist Jobs in Chico, California

Location:

Chico, California (in-person; hybrid available for established clients)

Position:

Psychotherapist — Licensed (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD) or Associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW), or OT Expected earnings range (good‑faith estimate, upon hire): With 48 working weeks and a caseload that grows from 17 sessions per week at start to 25 at full, associates typically earn ~$43,000-$84,000 annually and licensed clinicians ~$55,000-$109,000 , depending on the Medi-Cal and sliding-scale mix of their caseload. Specifics below.

Type:

W‑2 employee, paid as a percentage of billable session rate. Part-time and full-time considered.

WHO WE ARE

Growing Place Chico is a 501(c)(3), faith-based (Jesus-centered), integrated mental health practice in Butte County. We serve Medi-Cal, sliding-scale, and private-pay clients through a whole-person model that takes the body, its nervous system, the relationships, the rhythms, and the soul of a person as seriously as the presenting symptoms. At the end of the day, it's about the Therapeutic Alliance — compassionately and holistically giving undivided attention to the whole person (spirit, soul, and body) who was actually designed to flourish. The rooms, the horses, the movement, the nutrition — all of it serves that alliance. That's the water we swim in here at The Growing Place, Chico. We are currently an eleven-person clinical team serving between 250 — 275 clients a month with a waiting list that doesn't shrink. Our county runs depression and suicide rates close to double the California average. Our need is real. Your impact matters. Beyond traditional talk therapy modalities, our clinicians have access to 700 square feet of dedicated movement, art, play, sound, and sensory space (3 individual rooms); a certified equine-assisted program; nutrition-informed care; EMDR and Brainspotting; and a team that meets together to learn and consult.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Therapists who already believe, instinctively and through their training, that healing happens through more than talk. Those who understand that connection, movement, nutrition, play, nature, and sleep aren't ' wellness extras' — they're actually the nutrient- dense soil for personal and familial healing, growth, and transformation. You'll fit well if most of these are true: You hold an active California license (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, OT) — or you're an associate (AMFT, APCC, ACSW) bringing clinical depth and maturity, not just hours.

Occupational therapists are specifically invited:

OTs bring an added scope of care to our team — therapeutic engagement combined with the license to work through touch and physical connection — and our sensory, movement, and equine resources are already in place and beautifully built to support exactly that kind of practice. You're EMDR-trained and experienced. Alternatively, EMDR-curious and open to certification (we cover most of the cost). You see experiential and somatic work as core, not optional — and you'd use a movement, sensory or sound and music space with an adult, not just a child. You're forward-leaning. You can hold how the past has influenced a person while still helping them walk toward what's next. You're a team player who embraces the 'us' of our shared holistic identity and toolbox. You also like coffee or tea, consultation, and being genuinely known by colleagues. You're competent with clinical documentation standards, treatment planning, case management, patient assessment, and patient care coordination using EMR/EHR systems (Simple Practice). You stay current and HIPAA-clean with your EHR documentation, and you're genuinely interested in the research and outcome data that help us keep growing as a team. You resonate with our faith-based (Jesus-centered) identity — or you're a person of integrity who can work alongside a team that holds it.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Compensation:

65% of billable session rate for licensed clinicians, 50% for associates.

Current rates:

Medi-Cal $131/hr, private-pay/sliding-scale up to $140/hr. Payment for every hour of session you provide. Health insurance contribution from day one ($150-$250/month based on caseload). Live Scan fingerprinting for licensure and supervision requirements. Up to 40 hours of paid sick leave at $60/hr. All HIPAA, BBS, and California-mandated trainings covered. EMDR certification provided ($500 therapist contribution). Weekly clinical supervision (associates), bi-monthly team connection, consultation and training (everyone). Your own furnished office in most cases. SimplePractice EHR. Cell phone reimbursement. Mileage and pre-approved expenses covered. Built-in referral flow — our waiting list runs 25-35. Your existing clients can transfer with you.

TO APPLY

Send your CV and a brief note about what drew you to this posting to: Ric Schoon (ric@growingplacechico.org), Executive Director. Tell us what you'd want to bring into our 700-square-foot experiential spaces. We'll send a longer description of who we are before any interview, so you can self-select with full information. Growing Place Chico is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all California employment laws, including pay transparency, salary history protections, and prohibition on discrimination in protected categories. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a Christ-centered identity and clinical framework. Candidates of all backgrounds are welcome; we ask that all team members can work with integrity inside our integrated, whole-person model.

Pay:

$35.00 - $91.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 - 26.0 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Parental leave Professional development assistance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations? Do you have training or certification in three or more of the following: EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic therapy, play therapy, equine-assisted therapy, expressive arts, or movement-based therapy? Is being part of a closely connected clinical team (where mutual accountability, shared learning, & how we treat each other are as important as your caseload) something you're actively looking for? How eager are you to explore new approaches, perspectives, and frameworks that deepen your understanding of the whole person (1 = content, 5 = always growing)"

Work Location:

In person