Personal Financial Counselor; Detroit, MI

Magellan Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 58,440 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a personal financial counselor in Harrison Charter Township to provide counseling services at military installations. The position involves one-on-one counseling, workshops, and virtual sessions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3+ years of financial counseling experience, a Bachelor's degree, and may need bilingual skills in English and Spanish. The salary ranges from $58,440 to $93,500 annually, complemented by a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of financial counseling experience.
• Ability to obtain Tier2 investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one financial counseling sessions.
• Develop and lead Personal Financial Management classes.
• Utilize virtual counseling methods as needed.

Skills

Financial counseling

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree plus 4 years of experience

High school diploma plus 6 years of experience

Tools

Video teleconference

Job description

Overview

This position provides personal financial services at assigned military installations. The counselor delivers a full breadth of personal financial counseling to military service members and their families, including one‑on‑one counseling, briefings, presentations, and referral resources.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one financial counseling sessions and consultations with commanders or other staff.
• Develop, publicize, and lead Personal Financial Management classes and workshops covering topics across the military lifecycle, such as deployment, return, and career events.
• Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling and electronic communications (web‑based, secure chat, video teleconference) as authorized.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations in accordance with DoD protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular supervision, sharing trends and issues.
• Attend in‑services, trainings, and quality improvement committees as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the program within scope and program needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an associate degree plus 4 years of experience or a high school diploma plus 6 years of experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of financial counseling experience.
• U.S. citizenship, fluent in English; bilingual in English and Spanish if required.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigation.
• Successful completion of the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Certification: 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 experience. The position may qualify for short‑term incentives and includes a comprehensive benefits package covering health, life, voluntary and other benefits.

Equal Opportunity

Magellan Health, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All employees must comply with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.