Full-Time

Personal Financial Counselor

Personal Financial Counseling

Posted on 10/7/2025

Magellan Health

Magellan Health

5,001-10,000 employees

Manages complex health services via technology

Compensation Overview

$53.1k - $85k/yr

+ Short-term Incentives

Fort Worth, TX, USA

In Person

US Citizenship Required

Category
Finance & Banking (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • May consider applicants with an associate degree plus 4 years' experience in lieu of bachelor's degree.
  • May consider applicants with a high school diploma plus 6 years' experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
  • 3+ years of financial counseling experience.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and speak fluent English.
  • If required by the contract, must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Be able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation.
  • Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).
Responsibilities
  • Provides personal financial counseling and management services directly to service members and their families.
  • Assists service members in establishing a spending plan for extended absences.
  • Develops and makes available informational financial materials to service members and families.
  • Coordinates, publicizes and provides a wide variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops, e.g., topics across the military lifecycle, including, but not limited to, arrival at first duty station, pre- and post-deployment, and personal and career events outlined in DoDI 1322.34.
  • Responds to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars.
  • Possess the skills to effectively utilize virtual counseling or other electronic modes of communication, such as web based, secure online chat, or video-based communications and secure video teleconference sponsored by the customer. Virtual PFC support may only be authorized by OSD FINRED Program office.
  • Manages duty to warn situations according to Department of Defense (DoD) protocol.
  • Communicates with leadership and participates in regular individual and group supervision, sharing information regarding trends and issues on the installations to which the counselor is assigned.
  • Participates in regular in-services/training, quality improvement committees or other contract activities as assigned/appropriate.
  • All 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

  • 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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