From 7 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 1, 2026Sources
The short version
Magellan Federal’s military and family mission is core here—about a quarter of employees are veterans or spouses, and the work sits inside behavioral health and readiness support rather than bedside floors.
For experienced nursesSources
Independently licensed nurses can also move into Magellan Federal OCONUS roles supporting military families abroad if you want a path beyond Oklahoma later.
For travel nursesSources
As of 2026Source: careers.magellanhealth.comScheduling flexibility and remote options show up across Magellan nursing roles, though caseload and metrics pressure still shape the day.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 4 of 7 roles
Not a fit
- New grads: all 7 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs
Nursing here
- Career development
Employees report limited career advancement and unclear growth paths, contributing to turnover.
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- Union representation
Union and non-union roles reported
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- Charting system
Epic-related utilization management tooling referenced
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- Scheduling
Remote work options and flexibility reported; nursing roles noted for scheduling flexibility across specialties/locations.
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- Floating
CBA for MFLC program covers furlough, float, layoff, and recall (Fort Bragg unit example).
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As of 2021Source: magellanhealth.com
Benefits
Benefits described as mixed overall; some call them strong, while at least one clinical review flagged high HSA deductibles as hard for chronic illness. MFLC CBA language at another site covered wages, hours, float/layoff, and benefits.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
$64,285-$102,855/year
Care Manager BH (Onsite, Hollidaysburg PA)
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
$41,505-$62,255/year
Recovery Support Coordinator (Hollidaysburg PA)
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Psych4 open
- Child welfare1 open
- Child welfare specialists1 open
- Maternal and child health1 open
Military Family Home Visiting / New Parent Support
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.magellanhealth.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive peers vs upper management
- Colleagues and direct managers often praised; upper management criticized for poor communication and unclear strategy.
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- Work-life balance under high workload
- Remote/flex options exist but high caseloads and strict metrics make true balance hard.
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- Staffing and metrics pressure (clinical)
- Former clinical staff cited understaffing, overloaded managers, and heavy metric focus over patient-support capacity.
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As of 2016Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Benefits quality mixed
- Some call benefits strong overall; one clinical review called new HSA deductibles outrageous for chronic illness.
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As of 2016Source: glassdoor.com- Clinical review nurse productivity monitoring
- Remote clinical review nurse left after six months citing poor training and constant quality/quantity monitoring.
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As of 2022Source: indeed.com- Care Manager overall ratings
- Care Manager role ~3.9 overall; 85% would recommend; work/life ~3.8; career opportunities lower (~3.5).
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg- Company-wide Indeed ratings
- Indeed overall ~3.5/5 (1,363 reviews); pay/benefits 3.4; advancement 3.0; management 3.1; culture 3.2.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com- Interview experience (Care Manager)
- Mostly virtual multi-stage process; interviewers professional; some found questions about current employers off-putting; difficulty rated easy but experience mostly negative.
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As of 2017Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Employees report limited career advancement and unclear growth paths, and that pattern shows up in turnover talk.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Magellan Health hire new grads?
All 7 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (4), child welfare (1), child welfare specialists (1) and maternal and child health (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Magellan Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Magellan Health
New Parent Support Home Visitor, RN/BSN-LCSW/LMFT from any state, Fort Bliss, Texas
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Lee, Virginia
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On Site Home Visitor, RN/BSN or LCSW/LMFT, Fort Campbell, Kentucky
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Lee, Virginia
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT any state, RN/BSN, Fort Stewart, Georgia
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On-Site New Parent Support Home Visitor, RN/BSN, LCSW/LMFT from any state, Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
On-site Home Visitor, LCSW/LMFT license can be from any state, RN/BSN, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
$58,000–$94,000/year
- RN
- Compact license OK
Sources
- careers.magellanhealth.com/us/en/c/federal-jobs
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/channel3000/posts/ai-transforms-madison-healthcare-with-epic-systems-new-doctor-patient-tool/1320439616788657
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Magellan-Health-Richmond-VA-Reviews-EI_IE2201.0,15_IL.16,27_IC1130198.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023 · 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Magellan-Health-layoff-Reviews-EI_IE2201.0,15_KH16,22.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Magellan-Health-E2201-RVW10536544.htm
What nurses say · as of 2016
- glassdoor.com/Interview/Magellan-Health-Care-Manager-Interview-Questions-EI_IE2201.0,15_KO16,28.htm
What nurses say · as of 2017
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Magellan-Health-Care-Manager-Reviews-EI_IE2201.0,15_KO16,28.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2023 · 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Magellan-Health-Services/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- magellanhealth.com
The short version · as of 2026
- magellanhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/documents/sites/6/2021/01/8cbb201220e390faa29c09037f76483d.pdf
Nursing here · as of 2021
- magellanhealthinsights.com/2023/05/10/spotlight-magellan-health-national-nurses-week
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2023 · 2026
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