Full-Time

EAP Counselor

Multiple Teams

Posted on 10/7/2025

Magellan Health

Magellan Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Manages complex health services via technology

Compensation Overview

$70.7k - $113.1k/yr

+ Short-term incentives

Quantico, VA, USA

In Person

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience after receiving the graduate degree.
  • Clinical training must include instruction on chemical dependency, mental health and brief therapy.
  • Must understand workplace issues, how businesses function and a fundamental understanding of employee/ employer relationships.
  • Must be capable of acquiring an understanding of EEO rules, ADA in the workplace, FMLA, and Drug Free Workplace Requirements.
  • Must be able to provide accurate client assessment including level of risk, substance abuse and dependency, job performance issues and refer to appropriate level of care.
  • Competent in crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in solution-focused, brief therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Strong customer service skills required.
  • Excellent training and listening skills.
  • Ability to interact effectively at all levels both within the company and with external customers.
  • Adjusts well to new situations and changing priorities.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and stress while handling a variety of assignments.
  • Maintains a positive, achievement-oriented attitude and consistent in accomplishing expected objectives.
Responsibilities
  • Provides employee and management consultation related to specific personal problems and workplace/management problems and concerns.
  • Conducts critical incident response services, EAP assessment and short-term counseling, EAP orientations, customer webinars, critical incident response and health and wellness trainings.
  • Manages caseload and other tasks including timely case documentation to meet quality, qualitative and quantitative performance expectations.
  • Provides information and referral to appropriate level of care as well as to community resources as appropriate.
  • Participates in activities as requested that help improve SBU and/or client performance, excellence and culture.
  • Assuming responsibility for identifying individual and/or team’s operational challenges and/or inefficiencies and recommending possible continuous improvement plans to support department and company mission.
  • Analyzes and presents issues in a clear, concise, persuasive manner, both verbally and in writing.
  • Develops effective working relationships with peers within and across organizational lines and supports team members and participate in team activities, including trainings, to assist in building a high-performance team.
  • Takes responsibility for own development and stays current on skills and techniques needed to better serve members and help Magellan achieve its business and operational goals.
  • Adheres to all contract requirements such as qualification, performance standards, meetings, trainings and etc. as well as comply with team standard operation procedures and company policy.
  • All other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • CEAP - Certified Employee Assistance Professional - Care Mgmt

Magellan Health helps payers, employers, and government partners manage complex health needs using technology and personal support. Its offerings blend technology platforms—such as provider and member portals—with care management and behavioral health programs to connect members with appropriate care and track outcomes. The company differentiates itself by focusing on high-complexity health issues and by partnering with a wide range of payers and employers to provide integrated care, not just traditional delivery. Its goal is to move the world toward a healthier future by making high-quality care easier to access and manage through tech-enabled solutions and strong human support.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Avon, Illinois

Founded

1969

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Madison Health Group acquisition restores independence post-2022 Centene buy.
  • Dr. Steven Pratt appointed Chief Medical Officer for clinical innovation.
  • James Thornbrugh leads Magellan Federal with 27 years expertise since January 31, 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Madison acquisition disrupts Centene payer networks within 3-6 months.
  • Prime Therapeutics fragments Magellan Rx pharmacy revenue immediately.
  • Evolent diverts 20-30% specialty health contracts post-2023 divestiture.

What makes Magellan Health unique

  • Magellan partners with Attend Behavior for autism caregiver digital training.
  • Magellan launches pediatric CoCM enrolling 8,000 patients with 84% engagement.
  • Magellan contracts Louisiana ECSS statewide from July 1, 2025.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Flexible Work Hours

Performance Bonus

Company News

RamaOnHealthcare
Feb 18th, 2026
Centene’s Magellan Health to be acquired by investment group – RamaOnHealthcare

Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Madison Health Group, according to a Feb. 13 LinkedIn post from

MarketScreener
Feb 6th, 2026
Centene agrees to sell minority stake in Magellan Health

Centene Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to sell a minority stake in Magellan Health to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction was agreed in December 2025. No financial details or the size of the stake being sold have been disclosed. The identity of the acquiring party remains unknown.

Becker's Behavioral Health
Sep 23rd, 2025
Magellan adds autism caregiver platform to digital marketplace

Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has partnered with Attend Behavior to offer its digital caregiver training platform through Magellan's autism technology marketplace.

PR Newswire
Sep 10th, 2025
Magellan Health Appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as Chief Medical Officer

Magellan Health appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as chief medical officer.

Becker's Behavioral Health
Sep 8th, 2025
Magellan CEO: Collaborative care can ease burnout, extend psychiatry capacity

Magellan Health launched a pediatric CoCM program that enrolled nearly 8,000 patients, with 84% enrollment after assessment, and more than half stayed engaged through graduation.

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