Magellan Health
Manages complex health services via technology
Military & Family Life Counselor - Embedded
+ Short-term incentives
May require travel to locations outside the military installation and work in indoor or outdoor base environments.
About the job
- A master's degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field, specifically Behavioral Health or Social Work.
- A valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or commonwealth that authorizes independent counseling practice.
- At least five years of post-licensure clinical experience.
- Intermediate-level technology and software competency, including Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphone or tablet and application navigation, and video-conferencing platforms.
- Ability to engage and communicate with military members or children as assigned and respond quickly to emergent situations in varied military installation or school environments.
- Ability to traverse short and long distances, including rugged, outdoor, uneven locations, steep inclines, stairs, and grass, and work in outdoor weather and other military base conditions.
- Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including required immunizations or vaccinations and submission of receipt records when applicable.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship and fluent English proficiency.
- Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries clearance, Installation Records Check, Criminal History Background Check, and FBI Fingerprints Check.
- Some assignments require a Secret-level security clearance.
- A valid U.S. state vehicle operator's license, unless specifically waived by the FEDSIM Contracting Officer's Representative.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. military vehicle operator's permit for commercial sedans and similar vehicles when required for temporary duty locations.
- Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling to eligible service members and family members at assigned primary and secondary locations.
- Perform assessment, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, resource referral with appropriate linkage, and follow-up as indicated.
- Deliver training and health and wellness presentations and activities as requested or directed.
- Provide clinical supervision to Tier 1 counselors when assigned and as outlined by the licensing board in the state of practice.
- Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining client and service member confidentiality.
- Cultivate and maintain direct relationships with commanders and personnel within the assigned military unit.
- Develop effective professional working relationships with the installation Point of Contact, command, and command Point of Contact.
- Remain visible within the brigade or regiment to maintain access to MFLC services.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with community resources and military populations.
- Partner with Points of Contact to provide MFLC services addressing brigade or regiment needs while maintaining confidentiality.
- Provide MFLC responses to critical incidents, surges, and special requests as directed and approved.
- Flex the work schedule to respond to urgent requests when needed.
- Manage duty-to-warn and restricted-reporting situations according to Department of Defense protocol and staff cases with the Regional Supervisor or Regional Director.
- Communicate with Regional Supervisors and participate in regular individual and group supervision.
- Share information regarding trends and issues at assigned installations.
- Participate in regular in-service training, Quality Improvement committees, and other contract activities as assigned or appropriate.
- Participate in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs as directed by the customer or Magellan.
- Complete pilot-program certification and training processes, activity documentation, integration of pilot activities into non-medical counseling work, and applicable technology activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
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
Get referred to Magellan Health
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Louisiana's ECSS program went live July 1, 2025, expanding recurring state revenue.
- The Attend Behavior partnership broadened autism marketplace offerings on September 23, 2025.
- Pediatric CoCM enrolled nearly 8,000 patients, with 84% assessment-to-enrollment conversion.
What critics are saying
- Centene's December 2025 divestiture still requires regulatory approval, delaying close into 2026.
- Centene recorded a $513 million loss on Magellan, signaling weak exit economics.
- If Madison Health Group financing fails, Magellan loses strategic support and independence stalls.
What makes Magellan Health unique
- Magellan remains the only independent managed behavioral-health pure play after Madison Health Group closes.
- Its Louisiana ECSS contract covers statewide early-childhood services across birth-to-five care.
- Magellan Federal serves 2,500 employees across military and federal behavioral-health programs.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Flexible Work Hours
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -3%2 year growth
↓ -3%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
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.
Frisco, Texas-based Magellan Health has partnered with Attend Behavior to offer its digital caregiver training platform through Magellan's autism technology marketplace.
Magellan Health appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as chief medical officer.
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.