Personal Financial Counselor PFC-Fort Smith, AR

Magellan Health; Fort Smith (MT); On-site; USD 58,440 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Short-term incentives

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) in Fort Smith, AR. The PFC provides comprehensive personal financial counseling services to military personnel and their families, including individual counseling and workshops.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of financial counseling experience, and may need bilingual skills in English and Spanish. A competitive salary range of $58,440 to $93,500 is offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; associate degree plus 4 years or high school diploma plus 6 years may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of financial counseling experience.
• Ability to obtain Tier2 investigative clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one counseling and consultations.
• Plan and conduct financial management classes.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in supervision.

Skills

Financial counseling experience

Communication skills

Workshop presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) certification

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification

Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) certification

Job description

Position Summary: The Personal Financial Counselor (PFC) provides a comprehensive range of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at assigned military installations, including individual counseling, briefings, workshops, and referral resources. The PFC collaborates with installation leadership, conducts virtual counseling as needed, and ensures compliance with DoD protocols and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-on-one counseling, consultations with commanders, briefings, presentations, and referrals to support service members and families.
• Assist in developing spending plans for extended absences and provide financial education material.
• Plan, publicize, and conduct Personal Financial Management classes/workshops covering the entire military lifecycle (arrival, deployment, career events).
• Respond to requests for age-appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling, secure online chat, or video-based communication as authorized.
• Manage duty-to-warn situations in accordance with DoD protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in individual and group supervision, reporting trends and issues.
• Engage in regular in-service training, quality‑improvement committees, or contract activities as assigned.
• Understand, comply with security responsibilities and internal policies.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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 of 3 years of financial counseling experience.
• U.S. citizen and fluent in English; bilingual in English and Spanish may be required.
• Ability to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier2 investigative clearance.
• Must pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Required professional certification: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).

Job Information

• Title: Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
• Grade: 24
• Work Experience: Financial Counseling (required) | Preferred: Additional work experience
• Salary Range: $58,440 – $93,500 (base salary; may vary by location and experience)
• Benefits: Health, life, voluntary and other benefits and perks; short‑term incentives and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work Setting: Military installations; virtual counseling may be authorized by OSD FINRED Program Office.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 security and regulatory responsibilities.

Employment Disclaimer

Magellan Health does not interview candidates via email, and no checks are issued to candidates for home office set‑up. All legitimate positions are posted on official job boards and applicants are contacted only by an authorized Magellan recruiter.