Clinical Services Manager Jobs in South Carolina
Clinical Services Manager jobs in South Carolina concentrate in hospital systems, behavioral health, and home health and hospice care, with demand at every level from front-line supervisors to senior directors overseeing multi-site programs. Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston are the most active hiring markets, where large employers like Prisma Health, Bon Secours St. Francis, and MUSC Health operate regional networks requiring experienced clinical leadership. The most consistent openings are in population health management, case management oversight, and ambulatory care administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the BHDD - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, Adult Clinical Treatment Services 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.
As the Mental Health Professional I, working under the general supervision of the Program Manager or designee you will complete Annual psychological assessments, security Well-Being Preference and Elopement Risk Assessments for assigned patients, and serve on the crisis intervention team. Provide psychological/psychoeducational and therapeutic services for patients with chronic persistent mental illness to the adult/civil inpatient population on assigned lodge. Facilitate and co-facilitate group sessions using evidence-based curricula and monitor on/off lodge groups in the V JB Learning Center and Treatment Mall.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:
- Utilize clnical documentation using FIRPP (Focus, Intervention, Response, Progress, and Plan) format for daily progress group notes, session,treatment plan updates, crisis intervention notes and monthly summation on treatment plan updates. Participate in and contribute to treatment team meetings. Develop treatment plan updates and annual MTPs on assigned patients based on interdisciplinary assessments and feedback; including goals and interventions. Perform Pyshological screening assessments, elopement risk assessment, well-being preference forms. Complete audits by deadline.
- Facilitate/co-facilitate and/or monitor therapeutic groups and individual sessions to assigned 10-15 patients on caseload, meeting the minimum required 20 hours weekly.
- Complete all trainings as required (SCEIS trainings during birth month) and attend all mandatory trainings as required. Adhere to policy and procedures including but not limited to Corporate Compliance, HIPPA and Harassment-Free Workplace trainings. Complete CPR and MANDT training during birth month.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as assigned. Submit weekly active treatment hours in shared spreadsheet. Submit daily groupattendance to supervisor. Attend all staff, Learning Center, and Community Meetings on assigned lodge, etc.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master's degree in psychology or counseling and professional experience in human services or social services from an accredited program and two (2) years of experience in the practice of psychology subsequent to the degree, OR possession of a license in SC as a psychologist or professional counselor.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employee must:
- Demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
- Have the ability to listen, understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
- Have knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
- Have some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
- Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
- Have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
- Serve on an On-Call Crisis Schedule, provide group therapy, relate well with acute/chronically ill patients in hospital setting.
- Work well in collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrate patient boundaries.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Mental Health Professional I who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.
This position is located at the BHDD - Office of Mental Health, G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital, Adult Clinical Treatment Services 220 Faison Drive, Columbia SC 29203.
As the Mental Health Professional I, working under the general supervision of the Program Manager or designee you will complete Annual psychological assessments, security Well-Being Preference and Elopement Risk Assessments for assigned patients, and serve on the crisis intervention team. Provide psychological/psychoeducational and therapeutic services for patients with chronic persistent mental illness to the adult/civil inpatient population on assigned lodge. Facilitate and co-facilitate group sessions using evidence-based curricula and monitor on/off lodge groups in the V JB Learning Center and Treatment Mall.
Responsibilities for the Mental Health Professional I:
- Utilize clnical documentation using FIRPP (Focus, Intervention, Response, Progress, and Plan) format for daily progress group notes, session,treatment plan updates, crisis intervention notes and monthly summation on treatment plan updates. Participate in and contribute to treatment team meetings. Develop treatment plan updates and annual MTPs on assigned patients based on interdisciplinary assessments and feedback; including goals and interventions. Perform Pyshological screening assessments, elopement risk assessment, well-being preference forms. Complete audits by deadline.
- Facilitate/co-facilitate and/or monitor therapeutic groups and individual sessions to assigned 10-15 patients on caseload, meeting the minimum required 20 hours weekly.
- Complete all trainings as required (SCEIS trainings during birth month) and attend all mandatory trainings as required. Adhere to policy and procedures including but not limited to Corporate Compliance, HIPPA and Harassment-Free Workplace trainings. Complete CPR and MANDT training during birth month.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as assigned. Submit weekly active treatment hours in shared spreadsheet. Submit daily groupattendance to supervisor. Attend all staff, Learning Center, and Community Meetings on assigned lodge, etc.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A master’s degree in guidance, counseling, the social sciences or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- A master's degree in psychology or counseling and professional experience in human services or social services from an accredited program and two (2) years of experience in the practice of psychology subsequent to the degree, OR possession of a license in SC as a psychologist or professional counselor.
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employee must:
- Demonstrate sound theoretical knowledge of principles, methods, counseling practices, and procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral and mental disorders.
- Have the ability to listen, understand, and effectively communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.
- Have knowledge of psychopathology and patient management within the psychiatric setting.
- Have some knowledge of basic health and welfare services provided by other public and private agencies.
- Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and representatives of other professional disciplines.
- Have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
- Serve on an On-Call Crisis Schedule, provide group therapy, relate well with acute/chronically ill patients in hospital setting.
- Work well in collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrate patient boundaries.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:
- Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
- Retirement benefit choices *
- State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
- State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
- Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical services manager jobs across South Carolina.
- Active South Carolina clinical license (RN, LPC, LCSW, or equivalent) required or preferred
- Bachelor's degree in nursing, health administration, social work, or related clinical field
- Minimum three to five years of direct clinical practice before moving into management
- Demonstrated experience supervising clinical staff and managing department operations
- Familiarity with Joint Commission standards, CMS regulations, and state DHEC compliance
- Proficiency with electronic health records and clinical quality reporting platforms
Clinical Services Manager Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical services manager in South Carolina?
You typically need an active South Carolina clinical license, most often as a registered nurse through the South Carolina Board of Nursing, or as a licensed counselor or social worker through the South Carolina Board of Examiners in Counseling or the Board of Social Work Examiners, plus a bachelor's degree and several years of hands-on clinical experience. Many South Carolina employers also expect a master's degree in health administration, nursing, or a related field for director-level positions.
Which companies hire clinical services managers in South Carolina?
Companies currently hiring clinical services managers in South Carolina include Prisma Health Urgent Care, Stanton Optical, and Navion Senior Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. South Carolina's large integrated health systems and growing network of federally qualified health centers are among the most consistent sources of clinical services manager openings across the state.
Which South Carolina cities have the most clinical services manager jobs?
Aiken, Greer, and Seneca have the most clinical services manager openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because it anchors the state's government, university hospital, and Prisma Health networks, while Greenville's growth as a regional medical hub and Charleston's dense cluster of MUSC Health and Roper St. Francis facilities drive strong hiring in both metros.
Are there remote clinical services manager jobs in South Carolina?
Yes, but they're limited. About 0% of clinical services manager openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that the role is fundamentally supervisory and often requires on-site presence for staff oversight and regulatory inspections. The portions most likely to allow remote work are utilization review, case management coordination, and quality reporting functions within larger health systems.
How can I get hired as a clinical services manager in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse, care coordinator, or team lead role within a South Carolina hospital or community health center, then building supervisory hours before applying for a manager title. Prisma Health and MUSC Health both offer new-graduate nurse residency programs that can eventually lead to clinical leadership tracks. Earning a case management certification early strengthens your candidacy for supervisory positions in home health and behavioral health settings across the state.
Where can I find and apply to clinical services manager jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to clinical services manager jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your license, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly through the listings.
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