Personal Financial Counselor, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC, Nevada

Magellan Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 58,440 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role involves providing comprehensive financial counseling to military families, covering short-term and on-demand needs. Candidates must have at least 3 years of financial counseling experience and hold relevant certifications.

The salary range for this position is $58,440 to $93,500 annually, based on location and qualifications, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of financial counseling experience required.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigation.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: AFC, CFP, or ChFC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive financial counseling to military service members and families.
• Deliver education and counseling through various formats.
• Coordinate and conduct Personal Financial Management classes/workshops.

Skills

Financial counseling experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree plus 4 years’ experience

High school diploma plus 6 years’ experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) is an assignment‑ready counselor positioned in Nevada (Grade24) who provides comprehensive financial counseling to military service members and their families at installations. The role covers short‑term, surge, and on‑demand coverage in response to military needs such as post‑deployment events or to cover absent counselors.

Responsibilities

• Provide full‑breadth personal financial counseling services to service members and families.
• Deliver education and counseling, including one‑on‑one sessions, consultations with commanders or staff, briefings, presentations, and referrals.
• Collaborate with installation and branch points of contact (POC) to ensure program scope meets installation needs.
• Assist service members in establishing spending plans for extended absences.
• Develop and distribute informational financial materials.
• Coordinate, publicize, and conduct a variety of Personal Financial Management classes/workshops across the military lifecycle (arrival, pre‑/post‑deployment, personal and career events per DoDI1322.34).
• Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling or electronic modes (web‑based, secure online chat, video) when authorized by the OSD FINRED Program office.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations per DoD protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular supervision, sharing trends and issues.
• Participate in regular in‑services/training, quality improvement committees, and other contract activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an associate degree plus 4 years’ experience or a high school diploma plus 6 years’ experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of financial counseling experience.
• U.S. citizenship and fluent English. Bilingual English/Spanish may be required.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigation.
• Must pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Must hold one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $58,440 – $93,500 annually, depending on location and qualifications. The position may also be eligible for short‑term incentives and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, voluntary, and other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply with, and attest to the security responsibilities and requirements of this position, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures. Magellan is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era status, or any other factors protected by law.