Job Openings

To apply for any of the jobs listed below, please send a cover letter and resume to HR, Families First, 100 Campus Drive, Suite 12, Portsmouth, NH 03801, fax to HR at 603-422-8219, or e-mail wmcdonough@FamiliesFirstSeacoast.org. Dates listed in parenthesis are the date the job was posted; all are still open.

Patient Collections Specialist (8/23/10).
The primary responsibilities are setting up patient payment plans, maintaining patient payment plan spreadsheet and making calls to patients when payments are overdue. Certain daily operations of the billing department such as posting charges, adjustments and payments are also included in the job.

High School diploma with experience medical billing is required. Must have excellent communication and assertiveness skills to explain payment plans and make collections phone calls. Must be able interact effectively with patients representing divers socio-econmic and cultural groups. Must be proficient with computers.

This is a 32-40 hour per week position with full time benefits.

Substance Abuse Counselor for Healthcare for the Homeless Program (8/5/10).
The Substance Abuse Counselor provides substance abuse assessment, crisis intervention, education and counseling, case management and referral to patients and their families who access healthcare through the Homeless Healthcare Program. He/she assists the HHC team to develop health care plans for patients.

Bachelors in Social Work, Family Studies, Human Development, Psychology or in a related field is required, with LADC certification preferred. Three or more years in human services and experience working in the area of substance abuse is required. Knowledge of client-centered practice, strong communication, teaching and problem solving skills are needed. The person is this position must be well-organized, flexible and able to work independently and in collaboration with others.

This position is for 32 hours per week and includes full-time benefits.