Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in South Carolina
Behavioral Health Counselor jobs in South Carolina are open across Greenwood, Charleston, and Columbia and other South Carolina metros, with employers like Prisma Health, Self Regional Healthcare, and Medical University of South Carolina hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
Provides individual psychotherapy to individuals 18 years and older. This includes diagnostic psychosocial evaluation, development of comprehensive treatment plan, on-going therapy as needed as well as crisis intervention. Provider bills for counseling services. Acts as Coordinator of the Cancer Support Community at Prisma Health. This involves developing programs in the areas of healthy living, counseling and group support, social support and education for anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Works with consultants, staff and volunteers to implement these programs. Functions effectively as an inter-disciplinary health care team member collaborating with other health care professionals to provide continuity of care and to facilitate resolution of patient needs. Services are provided in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and the policies and procedures of the Prisma Health System for Allied Professionals.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Completed diagnostic assessment. Assesses patient through a psychosocial assessment including mental status exam and determines mental health diagnosis.
- Determines effective treatment plan. Establishing short term obtainable goals.
- See individual for on-going counseling or refers to appropriate resources.
- Facilitates support groups.
- Documentation conforms to hospital policies and procedures.
- Develops programs to address cancer patients and family member needs in the areas of healthy living, social events, counseling and social support and education.
- Establishes working relationships with contracted individuals, integrative oncology staff, and volunteers to facilitate programs.
- Markets and promotes CSC within Prisma Health and the local community.
- Responsible for administrative duties of program director as they relate to corporate CSC.
- Procures and manages programmatic and research grants from CSC and monitors implementation to completion of each project or trial.
- Assumes leadership role in facilitating meetings and comprehensive care planning with interdisciplinary team when necessary.
- Provide clinical supervision for master's level students seeking clinical hours.
- Collaborates with the team in assessing department needs and designing systems to meet departmental and organizational strategic initiatives.
- Identifies programmatic and/or research grants that are suitable for conduction in the Cancer Institute.
- Conducts grants to completion which include coordination of budgetary deliverables with the Office of Sponsored Grants, Investigation review Board (IRB) submissions and database/Epic Integration when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Master's degree in Social Work
- Experience - Three (3) years Oncology experience. Experience with community partner collaborations and program creation and implementation preferred.
In Lieu Of
- In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, the following combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: XXXXX
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- LSW - LIC SOCIAL WORKER
- OSW-C (Oncology Social Worker)
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to collaborate with other disciplines
- Communication skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Cancer Centers - Faris Road
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10557160 Center for Integrative Oncology-CIF
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Provides individual psychotherapy to individuals 18 years and older. This includes diagnostic psychosocial evaluation, development of comprehensive treatment plan, on-going therapy as needed as well as crisis intervention. Provider bills for counseling services. Acts as Coordinator of the Cancer Support Community at Prisma Health. This involves developing programs in the areas of healthy living, counseling and group support, social support and education for anyone impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Works with consultants, staff and volunteers to implement these programs. Functions effectively as an inter-disciplinary health care team member collaborating with other health care professionals to provide continuity of care and to facilitate resolution of patient needs. Services are provided in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice and the policies and procedures of the Prisma Health System for Allied Professionals.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Completed diagnostic assessment. Assesses patient through a psychosocial assessment including mental status exam and determines mental health diagnosis.
- Determines effective treatment plan. Establishing short term obtainable goals.
- See individual for on-going counseling or refers to appropriate resources.
- Facilitates support groups.
- Documentation conforms to hospital policies and procedures.
- Develops programs to address cancer patients and family member needs in the areas of healthy living, social events, counseling and social support and education.
- Establishes working relationships with contracted individuals, integrative oncology staff, and volunteers to facilitate programs.
- Markets and promotes CSC within Prisma Health and the local community.
- Responsible for administrative duties of program director as they relate to corporate CSC.
- Procures and manages programmatic and research grants from CSC and monitors implementation to completion of each project or trial.
- Assumes leadership role in facilitating meetings and comprehensive care planning with interdisciplinary team when necessary.
- Provide clinical supervision for master's level students seeking clinical hours.
- Collaborates with the team in assessing department needs and designing systems to meet departmental and organizational strategic initiatives.
- Identifies programmatic and/or research grants that are suitable for conduction in the Cancer Institute.
- Conducts grants to completion which include coordination of budgetary deliverables with the Office of Sponsored Grants, Investigation review Board (IRB) submissions and database/Epic Integration when appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Master's degree in Social Work
- Experience - Three (3) years Oncology experience. Experience with community partner collaborations and program creation and implementation preferred.
In Lieu Of
- In Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, the following combination of education, training and/or experience will be considered an equivalent substitution: XXXXX
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- LSW - LIC SOCIAL WORKER
- OSW-C (Oncology Social Worker)
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to collaborate with other disciplines
- Communication skills
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Cancer Centers - Faris Road
Facility
1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital
Department
10557160 Center for Integrative Oncology-CIF
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Where South Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Behavioral Health Counselor Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Prisma Health3
- Self Regional Healthcare3
- Medical University of South Carolina2
- AnMed Health1
- Berkeley Charter Education Association1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services9
- Education3
- Consulting & Professional Services2
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health counselor jobs across South Carolina.
- Master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related clinical field
- State licensure or associate licensure such as LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or equivalent
- Experience conducting individual, group, or family therapy sessions
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical documentation standards
- Training in evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, or motivational interviewing
- CPR certification and familiarity with mandated reporting and HIPAA requirements
Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many behavioral health counselor jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 12+ behavioral health counselor openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Greenwood, Charleston, and Columbia. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
Which South Carolina cities have the most behavioral health counselor jobs?
Greenwood, Charleston, and Columbia have the most behavioral health counselor openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire behavioral health counselors in South Carolina?
Employers hiring behavioral health counselors in South Carolina include Prisma Health, Self Regional Healthcare, and Medical University of South Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote behavioral health counselor jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 8% of behavioral health counselor openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for behavioral health counselor jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to behavioral health counselor jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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