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Magellan Health

Magellan Health

Manages complex health services via technology

Military and Family Life Counselor - Special Operations Command

Full-TimePosted on 9/15/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Master's
Fort Liberty, NC, USA
In Person

Candidates must be local to the base or willing to relocate; travel to locations outside the military base may be required.

No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field, specifically behavioral health or social work.
  • Valid unrestricted independent counseling license from a state, the District of Columbia, a U.S. territory, or commonwealth that grants authority to provide counseling services as an independent practitioner.
  • Less than 2 years of post-licensure clinical experience.
  • Intermediate-level competency with Microsoft Suite, internet navigation, smartphone or tablet use, application navigation, and video-conferencing platforms.
  • Ability to engage and communicate with assigned military members or children, respond quickly to emergent situations, and traverse varied indoor and outdoor military-installation or school environments.
  • Ability to comply with site-specific requirements, including required immunizations or vaccinations where applicable.
  • U.S. citizenship and fluent English are required.
  • Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Ability to pass a National Agency Check and Inquiries clearance, Installation Records Check, criminal history background check, and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint check, and acquire and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
  • Valid U.S. state vehicle operator’s license; a U.S. military vehicle operator’s permit may also be required for temporary-duty locations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide non-medical, short-term, solution-focused, walk-around counseling to eligible service members and family members at assigned Special Operations Command locations.
  • Conduct assessments, brief counseling and consultation, action planning, referrals to resources, linkage as appropriate, and follow-up.
  • Deliver training, health and wellness presentations, and other base or installation activities as requested or directed.
  • Enter counselor activity data daily through a smartphone or web application while maintaining client and service-member confidentiality.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with installation personnel, installation points of contact, and Special Operations Command leadership.
  • Maintain visibility within the brigade or regiment and establish working relationships with community resources and military populations.
  • Provide responses to critical incidents, surges, and special requests, flexing the schedule for urgent requests as 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, sharing information about installation trends and issues.
  • Participate in in-service training, Quality Improvement committees, and other contract activities as assigned.
  • Participate in initiatives, studies, and pilot programs, including certification and training, activity documentation, integration of pilot activities into counseling work, and required technology use.
  • 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

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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.

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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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MarketScreener
Feb 6th, 2026
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Sep 10th, 2025
Magellan Health Appoints Dr. Steven E. Pratt as Chief Medical Officer

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Becker's Behavioral Health
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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.