Full-Time

Personal Financial Counselor

Updated on 8/1/2026

Magellan Health

Magellan Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Manages complex health services via technology

Compensation Overview

$58.4k - $93.5k/yr

+ Short-term incentives

No H1B Sponsorship

Little Falls, MN, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Finance & Banking (1)

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required, although an associate degree plus four years of experience or a high school diploma plus six years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • At least three years of financial counseling experience is required.
  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.
  • If required by the contract, the applicant must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • The applicant must be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
  • The applicant must pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest process.
  • The applicant must hold one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor, Certified Financial Planner, or Chartered Financial Consultant.
  • The applicant must hold a valid in-state driver's license.
Responsibilities
  • Provide personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
  • Assist service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences.
  • Develop and make available informational financial materials to service members and families.
  • Coordinate, publicize, and provide Personal Financial Management classes and workshops covering topics across the military lifecycle, including arrival at the first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in Department of Defense Instruction 1322.34.
  • Respond to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars.
  • Use virtual counseling and other electronic communication modes effectively, including web-based communication, secure online chat, video-based communication, and customer-sponsored secure video teleconference when authorized.
  • Manage duty-to-warn situations according to Department of Defense protocol.
  • Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information about trends and issues at assigned installations.
  • Participate in regular in-services and training, quality improvement committees, and other assigned or appropriate contract activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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

  • Ownership change can unlock expansion into new markets and populations.
  • Enhanced technology, AI, data, and analytics can improve care navigation.
  • Long-term demand remains strong in autism, prescribing, and high-acuity management.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory approval delays can freeze the transaction and distract management.
  • Standalone operations require proof across sales, contracting, compliance, and delivery.
  • Large contract losses would hit revenue and credibility disproportionately.

What makes Magellan Health unique

  • Magellan serves high-complexity behavioral-health niches, including foster care and crisis services.
  • Caroline Carney became CEO in July 2025, supporting clinical continuity.
  • Madison Health Group plans independence, not integration into a larger payer platform.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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