Financial Counselor Jobs in Illinois
Financial Counselor jobs in Illinois are concentrated in healthcare systems, nonprofit credit counseling agencies, higher education, and community banking, with steady demand from entry-level advisors through senior program managers. Chicago leads hiring volume by a wide margin, followed by Springfield and Rockford, where large anchor employers like Advocate Health Care, the University of Illinois System, and Heartland Alliance maintain ongoing needs for financial counselors. The most consistently posted specialties are medical financial counseling, consumer debt and credit counseling, and student financial aid advising. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.
Shift
M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Scheduled Weekly Hours
40POSITION PURPOSE: Provides financial counseling to patients to resolve patient due account balances. Serves as the direct link between the organization and our third-party vendors to ensure that proper billing criteria and guidelines are met regarding allowable/billable services and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicates with the patient and/or guarantor to establish payment arrangements.
- Communicates with MRA personnel to ensure that accounts are handled correctly, makes all necessary adjustments, identifies errors on accounts, and ensures that MRA personnel have everything they need to properly handle the accounts.
- Serves as a liaison with our outside collection agencies for any questions on assigned accounts.
- Processes suit authorizations for the collection agency.
- Works directly with our employees to help resolve past due accounts prior to being referred to a bad debt agency.
- Communicates with attorneys to ensure that our liability accounts are paid/settled in a timely manner.
- Reviews accounts to ensure that all proper adjustments are posted for both Medicare and Medicaid accounts.
- Reviews newborn accounts to obtain accurate billing information from guarantor to process correct claims timely.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all state and federal regulatory requirements for government and third-party agencies to ensure compliance and appropriate reimbursement.
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.
- Professional certification in a recognized national revenue cycle association preferred
- Experience in collections and/or accounts receivables preferred.
- Excellent communications, customer service and organizational skills required.
- Computer literacy including operation and software application use required.
Compensation Range
$16.80 - $25.20Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount
Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.
Our growth is creating great opportunities! Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you.
Shift
M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Scheduled Weekly Hours
40POSITION PURPOSE: Provides financial counseling to patients to resolve patient due account balances. Serves as the direct link between the organization and our third-party vendors to ensure that proper billing criteria and guidelines are met regarding allowable/billable services and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Communicates with the patient and/or guarantor to establish payment arrangements.
- Communicates with MRA personnel to ensure that accounts are handled correctly, makes all necessary adjustments, identifies errors on accounts, and ensures that MRA personnel have everything they need to properly handle the accounts.
- Serves as a liaison with our outside collection agencies for any questions on assigned accounts.
- Processes suit authorizations for the collection agency.
- Works directly with our employees to help resolve past due accounts prior to being referred to a bad debt agency.
- Communicates with attorneys to ensure that our liability accounts are paid/settled in a timely manner.
- Reviews accounts to ensure that all proper adjustments are posted for both Medicare and Medicaid accounts.
- Reviews newborn accounts to obtain accurate billing information from guarantor to process correct claims timely.
- Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all state and federal regulatory requirements for government and third-party agencies to ensure compliance and appropriate reimbursement.
SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates Degree preferred.
- Professional certification in a recognized national revenue cycle association preferred
- Experience in collections and/or accounts receivables preferred.
- Excellent communications, customer service and organizational skills required.
- Computer literacy including operation and software application use required.
Compensation Range
$16.80 - $25.20Available Benefits for Benefit Eligible Positions
Health and Dental Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund)
Retirement Fund (457 and 401A Plan)
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
Optional Insurances
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement and Loan Forgiveness
Gift Shop Discount
CGH Day Care Discount
CGH Dietary Discount
Employee Assistance Program
CGH Pharmacy Discount
CGH Vision Center Discount
Thank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.
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Financial Counselor Job Market in Illinois
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in financial counselor jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois registration or recognized certification such as AFCPE AFC or NFCC membership preferred
- Bachelor's degree in finance, social work, counseling, or a closely related field required
- Experience conducting one-on-one financial counseling sessions with individuals or families
- Proficiency with case management or financial coaching software platforms used in Illinois agencies
- Knowledge of Illinois public benefit programs, Medicaid eligibility, and local assistance resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client documentation and interdisciplinary team collaboration
Financial Counselor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a financial counselor in Illinois?
Most Illinois employers require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a field such as finance, social work, psychology, or counseling, followed by a nationally recognized credential. The Accredited Financial Counselor designation from the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education is widely cited in Illinois job listings, as is the Certified Credit Counselor credential through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. Illinois does not issue a state-specific financial counselor license, so credentials and relevant field experience carry the most weight.
Which companies hire financial counselors in Illinois?
Employers hiring financial counselors in Illinois right now include Magellan Health, UW Health, and City of Hope, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large hospital systems, public universities, and nonprofit social service organizations keeps demand for financial counselors fairly consistent throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most financial counselor jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Zion account for the largest share of financial counselor openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because it is home to the state's biggest hospital networks, major nonprofit credit counseling agencies, and large university financial aid offices, while Springfield draws openings from state government agencies and regional healthcare, and Rockford's community health centers and social service organizations add a smaller but reliable share of postings.
Are there remote financial counselor jobs in Illinois?
Yes, and financial counseling is more remote-friendly than many client-facing roles because a significant portion of sessions, case documentation, and follow-up can be conducted by phone or video. About 60% of financial counselor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that flexibility. Fully remote positions are most common in telephone-based consumer credit counseling and student loan advising, while hospital-based medical financial counseling roles tend to require at least part-time on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a financial counselor in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a financial counseling associate or client services representative role at a nonprofit credit counseling agency, where supervised caseloads and on-the-job training are built into the position. In Illinois, agencies affiliated with the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and large Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Chicago area and downstate regularly hire candidates without prior counseling experience and provide structured onboarding. Lateral moves from adjacent roles such as patient access representative, financial aid advisor, or case manager at a social services organization are also a common bridge into a counselor title. Pursuing the Accredited Financial Counselor candidate status while working in one of these roles gives applicants a concrete credential edge.
Where can I find and apply to financial counselor jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to financial counselor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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