Personal Financial Counselor

Magellan Health

. Provide coverage in short-term, surge and on-demand situations resulting from military needs, such as post-deployment events or covering absent counselors .

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,440 - $93,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in personal financial counseling and management for military service members and their families, with a focus on delivering effective presentations and workshops. Proficient in utilizing virtual counseling methods and managing sensitive situations in accordance with Department of Defense protocols.

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Financial Counseling ExperienceAccredited Financial Counselor (AFC)Certified Financial Planner (CFP)Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)Bilingual in English and Spanish

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Hard Skills

Personal Financial ManagementSpending Plan DevelopmentBriefing and Presentation SkillsWorkshop CoordinationVirtual Counseling

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationSupervision

Certifications & Qualifications

Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC)Certified Financial Planner (CFP)Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)

Industry Keywords

Military CounselingDepartment of Defense ProtocolFinancial EducationStakeholder EngagementQuality Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide coverage in short-term, surge and on-demand situations resulting from military needs, such as post-deployment events or covering absent counselors
Provide personal financial counseling and management services to military service members and their families at military installations
Conduct one-on-one counseling and consultations with commanders, providers, staff, and other stakeholders
Conduct briefings, presentations, classes, seminars, and workshops on personal financial management
Provide referral resources outside counseling sessions
Work with installation and military branch Points of Contact to ensure the program stays within scope and meets installation needs
Assist service members in establishing spending plans for extended absences
Develop and distribute informational financial materials
Coordinate and publicize Personal Financial Management classes and workshops across the military lifecycle
Provide age-appropriate classes or seminars upon request
Utilize virtual counseling and electronic communication modes when authorized
Manage duty-to-warn situations according to Department of Defense protocol
Communicate with leadership and participate in individual and group supervision
Share trends and issues affecting assigned installations
Participate in in-services, training, quality improvement committees, and other contract activities
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Associate degree plus 4 years' experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
High school diploma plus 6 years' experience may be considered in lieu of bachelor's degree
3+ years of financial counseling experience
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must speak fluent English
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish if required by the contract
Able to obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 2 investigation
Must be able to pass the Congressionally Mandated Disclosures for Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) process
Must have one of the following certifications: Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), or Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
Valid in-state driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentives may be available
Comprehensive benefits package
Health benefits
Life benefits
Voluntary benefits
Other benefits and perks supporting physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing
Tobacco-free workplace