Personal Financial Counselors, Assignment Ready Counselor, PFC Arkansas

Magellan Health; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 50,225 - 75,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Short-term incentives

Job summary

Magellan Health is seeking a Financial Counselor to provide essential financial counseling services to military service members and families. The role requires a bachelor's degree and specific certifications in financial counseling.

As part of the responsibilities, you will offer one-on-one counseling, conduct workshops, and support service members in establishing financial plans. The position also involves virtual counseling options to enhance accessibility.

The salary range is competitive, adjusted for qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant experience may be considered.
• U.S. citizen and fluent in English.
• Must have appropriate financial counseling certifications.
• More than 1,000 hours of financial counseling experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to military service members.
• Conduct personal financial management workshops and classes.
• Coordinate with military personnel and ensure program needs are met.
• Utilize virtual platforms for counseling as needed.

Skills

Financial counseling

Communication skills

Public speaking

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)

Certified Financial Planner (CFP)

Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)

Job description

Job Overview

This position will provide coverage in short‑term, surge, and on‑demand situations arising from military needs, such as post‑deployment events or to cover assignments for counselors who are absent. The role offers the full breadth of personal financial counseling services to military service members and their families at military installations.

Responsibilities

• Provide one‑on‑one counseling, briefings, and presentations to service members and families.
• Consult with commanders, staff, or other providers as needed.
• Provide referral resources outside the counseling session.
• Coordinate with installation and branch Points of Contact to ensure program scope and installation needs are met.
• Assist service members in establishing spending plans for extended absences.
• Develop and disseminate informational financial materials.
• Coordinate, publicize, and deliver personal financial management classes/workshops on topics across the military lifecycle.
• Respond to requests for age‑appropriate classes or seminars.
• Utilize virtual counseling or other electronic communication modes such as web‑based secure online chat or video‑based communications.
• Virtual PFC support may only be authorized by OSD FINRED Program office.
• Manage duty‑to‑warn situations per Department of Defense protocol.
• Communicate with leadership and participate in regular individual and group supervision, sharing trend and issue information.
• Participate in regular in‑service training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; associate degree plus 4 years’ experience or high school diploma plus 6 years’ experience may be considered.
• U.S. citizen and fluent in English; bilingual only if required by contract.
• Favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation clearance.
• Completed the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process.
• Must hold at least one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC).
• Over 1,000 hours of financial counseling experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $50,225 – $75,335, based on national data and adjusted per qualifications, experience, and location. Short‑term incentives may be available in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.

EEO Statement

Magellan Health, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco‑free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. We are 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, disability, and protected veteran status. We comply with all applicable federal labor and employment law posting requirements.