Now hiring: Director of Clinical Services – Help Lead a Different Kind of Health Care

Director of Clinical Services

People’s Health & Wellness Clinic | Barre, Vermont

Help lead a different kind of health care.

The People’s Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC) is seeking a Director of Clinical Services to lead and help grow our medical and wellness programs serving uninsured and underinsured Vermonters.

PHWC is a free clinic - and that means we do things differently. Our patients never receive a bill. Our clinical team brings together paid staff and an extraordinary group of volunteer doctors, nurses, and other health professionals who believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality health care.

We are looking for a licensed health care professional who is excited about both patient care and leadership and wants to help build a welcoming, creative, community-based approach to health care.

This is not a desk job. Our Director of Clinical Services is an active part of the clinic - working with patients, supporting providers, solving problems, leading staff and volunteers, and helping determine how we can serve more people who otherwise might go without care.

What You'll Do

As Director of Clinical Services, you will:

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of PHWC's medical and wellness services.

  • Provide direct patient care and medical case management.

  • Supervise and support clinical staff.

  • Coordinate, support, and help recruit PHWC's volunteer doctors, nurses, and other clinical providers.

  • Oversee clinical workflows and help determine the appropriate scope and capacity of our clinics.

  • Work closely with PHWC's volunteer Medical Director on clinical decision-making, patient safety, and quality of care.

  • Develop and improve clinical policies, procedures, and workflows.

  • Lead quality-improvement efforts.

  • Help staff and volunteers navigate complex patient needs and challenging situations with compassion and appropriate boundaries.

  • Work closely with our Office Manager and Community Resource Manager & Volunteer Coordinator to make sure clinical care, patient navigation, volunteers, and clinic operations work together.

  • Partner with the Executive Director on staffing, program development, clinical strategy, and opportunities to expand access to care.

  • Build strong relationships with hospitals, health care providers, community organizations, and other partners throughout Central Vermont.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines clinical experience, leadership, compassion, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to their work.

The right person will be comfortable working with patients whose lives may be complicated by poverty, homelessness, substance use, behavioral health needs, trauma, lack of insurance, or other barriers to health care.

You should believe deeply that every patient deserves to be treated with dignity and respect - regardless of their income, insurance status, identity, background, or circumstances.

Qualifications include:

  • Current Vermont licensure as a health care professional.

  • Clinical experience, with experience in primary care, community health, free clinics, FQHCs, or other safety-net settings strongly preferred.

  • Experience supervising clinical staff and/or coordinating multidisciplinary clinical teams.

  • Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

  • Experience working with volunteer health care providers is a plus.

  • A commitment to accessible health care and the mission of free and charitable clinics.

The Details

Location: Barre, Vermont

Schedule: 32 hours per week initially, with the possibility of the position becoming full-time in January 2027. This is an in-person position, generally Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Salary: $68,000–$82,000, depending on experience and hours worked.

Reports to: Executive Director

PHWC offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, paid vacation and sick/personal time, paid holidays, and employer retirement contributions.

PHWC offers a supportive, mission-driven workplace and the opportunity to have a direct impact on health care access in Central Vermont.

How to Apply

Send a resume and brief letter of interest to daniel@phwcvt.org.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.

At PHWC, we believe health care should be welcoming, accessible, compassionate, and available to people who need it.

Come help us make that happen.

Free clinics save lives.

PHWC is seeking a new Medical Director!

People’s Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC)

Position Title: Medical Director (Volunteer, Part-Time)

About PHWC

The People’s Health & Wellness Clinic (PHWC) in Barre, Vermont, provides free primary medical, dental, mental health, and wellness services to uninsured and underinsured adults in Central Vermont. We are a community-based, nonprofit clinic committed to removing barriers to care and addressing the social determinants of health.

Position Summary

The Medical Director is a volunteer clinical leader who provides oversight, guidance, and support for PHWC’s medical services. Working in collaboration with the Executive Director, Director of Clinical Services, volunteer providers, and the Board of Directors, the Medical Director ensures that PHWC delivers high-quality, patient-centered, and safe care. This is a part-time role requiring a flexible time commitment of approximately 6–10 hours per month.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical leadership and clinical oversight for PHWC’s volunteer providers and staff.

  • Ensure compliance with clinical policies, protocols, and quality assurance standards.

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and Director of Clinical Services on clinical program development, patient safety, and risk management.

  • Serve as a resource and mentor for volunteer clinicians and support staff.

  • Assist in provider recruitment and retention, including outreach to local physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals.

  • Participate in periodic meetings of the Board of Directors and the Clinic’s Health & Wellness Committee.

  • Represent PHWC in the community and with partner organizations as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • Licensed physician (MD or DO) or NP in good standing in the State of Vermont.

  • Experience in primary care, family medicine, or internal medicine preferred.

  • Commitment to PHWC’s mission of providing free, high-quality health care to underserved populations.

  • Must have demonstrated a track record of leading and managing in a complex and limited resource environment.

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.

  • Willingness to work in a volunteer-driven, resource-limited environment.

Time Commitment

  • Approximately 6–10 hours per month, flexible schedule.

  • Combination of on-site, remote, and meeting participation.

Compensation

  • This is a volunteer position.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should contact Executive Director Daniel Barlow at daniel@phwcvt.org and Director of Clinical Services Teal Church at teal@phwcvt.org for more information.

Beloved Bob Dylan Contest Returns, Raises Nearly $2,500 for People’s Health & Wellness Clinic

Berlin, VT – A cherished Vermont tradition made a triumphant return on April 12 as the Great

Green Mountain Bob Dylan Wannabe Contest once again brought music, community, and

purpose to the Capital City Grange—raising nearly $2,500 to support the People’s Health &

Wellness Clinic (PHWC) in Barre.

After a multi-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this long-running event was joyfully

revived with a crowd of over 150 attendees and 12 talented performers delivering heartfelt Bob

Dylan covers.

“As the man himself once said, ‘I’ll let you be in my dream if I can be in yours,’” said Daniel

Barlow, PHWC executive director. “Thanks to this support, everyone who participated is now

part of our dream—a dream of a community where no one is denied healthcare because they

can’t afford it.

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