Entry Level Transition Counselor Jobs
New grad transition counselor jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on practicum work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Molina Healthcare, Centene, and Applied Materials hiring at this level now.
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Position Purpose: Performs care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for post-discharge members, promoting quality and cost effective care. Completes medication review for pre-admission and post-discharge reconciliation. Works with the care management and coordination teams to identify transition support services.
Key Details: Must reside in the state of Illinois.
- Evaluates the needs of the member by completing post discharge assessments for members transitioning from healthcare facilities
- Evaluates medication and performs reconciliation between pre-admit and post-discharge medications
- Develops a care/service plan and collaborates with discharge planners, providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support member transition and discharge needs
- Assesses member current health status, resource needs, services, and treatment plans and provides appropriate interventions
- Facilitates the transition into active care management based on member needs
- Provides or facilitates education and resource materials to members, authorized caregivers, and providers to promote wellness activities to improve member overall quality of care
- Facilitates services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical resources as necessary to meet the medical and socio economic needs of members
- May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
- Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulations
- Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet business needs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
License/Certification:
- LISW, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, or RN required
Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position Purpose: Performs care management duties to assess, plan and coordinate aspects of medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for post-discharge members, promoting quality and cost effective care. Completes medication review for pre-admission and post-discharge reconciliation. Works with the care management and coordination teams to identify transition support services.
Key Details: Must reside in the state of Illinois.
- Evaluates the needs of the member by completing post discharge assessments for members transitioning from healthcare facilities
- Evaluates medication and performs reconciliation between pre-admit and post-discharge medications
- Develops a care/service plan and collaborates with discharge planners, providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to support member transition and discharge needs
- Assesses member current health status, resource needs, services, and treatment plans and provides appropriate interventions
- Facilitates the transition into active care management based on member needs
- Provides or facilitates education and resource materials to members, authorized caregivers, and providers to promote wellness activities to improve member overall quality of care
- Facilitates services between Primary Care Physician (PCP), specialists, medical providers, and non-medical resources as necessary to meet the medical and socio economic needs of members
- May perform telephonic, digital, home and/or other site outreach to assess member needs and collaborate with resources
- Collects, documents, and maintains all member information and care management activities to ensure compliance with current state, federal, and third-party payer regulations
- Provides feedback to leadership on opportunities to improve and enhance care and quality delivery for members in a cost-effective manner
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by people leader to meet business needs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Education/Experience: Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Health or Social Work or a Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing and 2 – 4 years of related experience.
License/Certification:
- LISW, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LMHC, LPC, or RN required
Pay Range: $56,200.00 - $101,000.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Entry Level Transition Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transition counselor job?
Entry level transition counselor roles typically look for a bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field, along with any direct client-facing experience such as an internship, practicum, or volunteer work. Candidates who can demonstrate empathy, case documentation skills, and familiarity with individualized transition plans stand out. Certifications in career development or vocational rehabilitation can also give new applicants a concrete edge.
Which companies hire entry level transition counselors?
Companies hiring entry level transition counselors right now include Molina Healthcare, Centene, and Applied Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from school districts, nonprofit disability services, workforce development agencies, and community mental health organizations that regularly onboard candidates new to the field.
Are there remote entry level transition counselor jobs?
Yes, though most transition counselor roles at the entry level involve in-person client work. About 25% of entry level transition counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common in case coordination and documentation-heavy roles than in direct student or client support.
Are these new grad transition counselor jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior transition counselor roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or practicums toward the requirement, or accepts a portfolio of client-facing work in lieu of paid professional history. Look for language like 'entry level,' 'new grad,' or 'will train' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level transition counselors?
Entry Level transition counselor roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate programs that require dedicated counselors to support students, clients, or displaced workers moving from one life stage or employment status to the next.