Who We Are
It takes a wide range of amazing people to achieve the mission of White Bird Clinic and to be successful in the work that we do. We provide compassionate humanistic healthcare and supportive services to individuals in our community, so that everyone receives the care they need. In times of crisis, White Bird is a key agency in the continuum of care for our community. We are Lane County’s Crisis Intervention Service and operate CAHOOTS, a mobile crisis and medic response team for Eugene-Springfield’s Public Safety System.
White Bird is a Federally Qualified Health Center that receives funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services and offers emergency, preventative, and restorative dental care. Uninsured patients are charged on a sliding scale based on income. We provide substance use, end-of-life, and mental health counseling. Benefits assisters can connect clients to OHP and SSI/SSDI supports as well as lifeline phone services and SNAP benefits. Our priority is to serve people who are unserved, underinsured, disabled and/or homeless.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job, and believe you would be the best fit, we encourage you to apply. Please use your cover letter to explain how you will accomplish parts of the job for which you have less experience. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact HR at HR@whitebirdclinic.org or 541-342-8255.
Current Openings
We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Harm Reduction Hub (HRH) Site Manager: White Bird’s HRH is a key element of Lane County’s new framework for substance abuse treatment and will locate offices for all SUD-related services under one roof to provide timely, low-barrier access to care. The HRH Site Manager will provide guidance and oversight to staff while on site and will provide critical decision making for events that are outside of the purview of HRH staff. They will ensure that interactions between staff and staff and clients are respectful and adheres to White Bird standards. The HRH Site Manager also oversees the physical location, managing safety and security, and ensuring that the facility is maintained within White Bird standards. Learn more…
- Accounts Receivable Specialist: Performs routine clerical, filing, and data entry tasks for accounting data including accounts payable, billing, and receivables and contracting tracking. Prepares journal entries and general ledger transactions to ensure their accuracy and takes necessary actions to correct any errors. Learn more…
- CAHOOTS Medic: Learn more…
- CAHOOTS Crisis Intervention Worker: CAHOOTS operates as a 24-hour component of the local public safety and 911 dispatch system in Eugene and Springfield, delivering humanistic mental health and basic medical services. The Crisis Intervention Worker works in a mobile crisis intervention team of two, alongside a trained Medic. The Crisis Intervention Worker conducts mental health assessments, provides crisis counseling, and gives referral and voluntary transport to other social service providers. Learn more…
- Certified Medical Assistant: This position is responsible for assisting our medical provider teams in effectively providing excellent patient care. Learn more…
- Front Rooms Staff Member: We are currently looking for grounded, compassionate humans to help the underserved and unhoused members of our community at Front Rooms, our low-barrier day-access center. Front Rooms is the reception desk for White Bird and provides information and referral services for the greater community. It is constantly evolving to meet the needs of clients and offers a variety of other services including mail, device charging, food, clothing, hygiene supplies, camping gear and more! Learn more…
- Chrysalis Acupuncturist: White Bird Clinic is seeking motivated, skilled individuals to provide quality services for clients to feel seen, heard, and taken care of. We believe that treating clients holistically and deeply listening to what they need is essential in client care. You will be responsible for providing trauma informed acupuncture that takes place in a small group setting for clients with a range of needs including mild detox. Our primary service communities are low income, houseless, and folks working on developing or exploring a substance free lifestyle. Learn more…
- Crisis Counselor, Full Time: Crisis Counselors provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk assessment, information & referral, accessible transportation referral, and brief supportive counseling to clients who are in emotional distress and/or seeking information on available mental health services. Crisis Counselors currently work from home or from our office, and all interactions with clients are by telephone. When we become fully staffed, Crisis Counselors will resume providing services on a walk-in basis. Learn more…
- Crisis Counselor, Part Time: Crisis Counselors provide crisis intervention, suicide prevention, risk assessment, information & referral, accessible transportation referral, and brief supportive counseling to clients who are in emotional distress and/or seeking information on available mental health services. Crisis Counselors currently work from home or from our office, and all interactions with clients are by telephone. When we become fully staffed, Crisis Counselors will resume providing services on a walk-in basis. Learn more…
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
White Bird is an approved National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site in a Health Professional Shortage Area of greatest need. The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) offers tax-free loan repayment assistance to support qualified health care providers who choose to take their skills where they’re most needed.
Licensed health care providers may earn up to $50,000 toward student loans in exchange for a two-year commitment at an NHSC-approved site through the NHSC Loan Repayment Program (NHSC LRP).
Accepted participants may serve as primary care medical, dental, or mental/behavioral health clinicians and can choose to serve longer for additional loan repayment support.
Priority consideration is given to eligible applicants whose NHSC-approved site has a HPSA score of 26 to 14, in descending order. Eligible applicants may receive up to $50,000 in loan repayment for an initial service commitment until funding is exhausted.
White Bird Clinic’s HPSA Scores
- Primary Care: 16
- Dental: 24
- Mental Health: 14
Students to Service Loan Repayment Program
Medical (MD or DO) and dental (DDS or DMD) students may earn up to $120,000 in their final year of school through the Students to Service Loan Repayment Program (S2S LRP). Students must commit to serving at least three years at an approved NHSC site in a Health Professional Shortage Area of greatest need.
Oregon Health Care Provider Incentive Loan Repayment
Oregon Health Care Provider Incentive Loan Repayment (OAR 409-036) was established by the Oregon Legislature to help support underserved communities in their recruitment and retention of high quality providers who serve patients regardless of their source of coverage (Medicaid, Medicare, private etc.) or ability to pay. In exchange for service at a qualifying practice site, participants receive funds to repay qualifying educational loan debt. Read more…