Patient Navigator Jobs in South Carolina
Patient Navigator jobs in South Carolina are in steady demand, concentrated across hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and cancer care programs, with openings at both entry and experienced levels. Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville are the primary hiring hubs, where large systems like Prisma Health, MUSC Health, and Bon Secours St. Francis maintain consistent patient navigator needs. The most in-demand specialties are oncology navigation, chronic disease management, and behavioral health coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Menta Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is built on the requirement of care coordination, which is regarded as a core activity rather than a secondary service. As the Patient Care Navigator (Counselor II), you will develop and access resources within the community to assist the patients and family members to become self-sufficient. Work with patients from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex medical and social barriers.
Responsibilities for the Patient Care Navigator / Counselor II:
- Integrated Wellness Screening: Conduct mandatory physical health and substance use screenings to ensure "whole-person" care. Assist patients in accessing Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Substance Abuse Treatment as needed. Ensure that care is provided in an integrated model, culturally competent, and sensitive manner.
- System Navigation: Directly assist clients in overcoming transportation, housing, and financial barriers, ensuring they remain engaged in their treatment plans. Coordinate consultations and referrals internal and external.
- Crisis & Transition Management: Facilitate "warm handoffs" and follow-up care within 24 hours of discharge from hospitals or emergency departments - a key CCBHC quality metric. Track patient progress, program and health outcomes, and documents as required, and facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care as needed.
- Complete documentation according to QA/BHDD-OMH standards, compiles with local, state and federal Corporate Compliance laws and Risk Management Plans. Follow all BHDD-OMH and Center Safety Protocols. Complete training as required by BHDD-OMH and Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
- Must qualify for credentialing and privileging in accordance with quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by BHDD-OMH Office of Quality Management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:
- Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
- Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
- Requires travel within the center's catchment area between clinic, primary care locations, hospitals, and other locations.
- Have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and community partners.
- Have knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origin.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage with diverse range of providers, agencies, and families.
- Have the ability to use logic and reasons to problem solve.
- Have the ability to develop and access resources within the community to assist the patient and family members to become self-sufficient.
- Have the ability to effectively manage lime, organize and complete work assignments.
- Possess proficient writing skills and ability to thoroughly document and the ability to utilize telehealth platforms. Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
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 allcurrent 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
This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Spartanburg Area Menta Health Center, 250 Dewey Ave., Spartanburg, SC 29303.
The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model is built on the requirement of care coordination, which is regarded as a core activity rather than a secondary service. As the Patient Care Navigator (Counselor II), you will develop and access resources within the community to assist the patients and family members to become self-sufficient. Work with patients from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and complex medical and social barriers.
Responsibilities for the Patient Care Navigator / Counselor II:
- Integrated Wellness Screening: Conduct mandatory physical health and substance use screenings to ensure "whole-person" care. Assist patients in accessing Primary Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, and Substance Abuse Treatment as needed. Ensure that care is provided in an integrated model, culturally competent, and sensitive manner.
- System Navigation: Directly assist clients in overcoming transportation, housing, and financial barriers, ensuring they remain engaged in their treatment plans. Coordinate consultations and referrals internal and external.
- Crisis & Transition Management: Facilitate "warm handoffs" and follow-up care within 24 hours of discharge from hospitals or emergency departments - a key CCBHC quality metric. Track patient progress, program and health outcomes, and documents as required, and facilitate patient engagement and follow-up care as needed.
- Complete documentation according to QA/BHDD-OMH standards, compiles with local, state and federal Corporate Compliance laws and Risk Management Plans. Follow all BHDD-OMH and Center Safety Protocols. Complete training as required by BHDD-OMH and Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in guidance, counseling, or the social sciences and professional experience in human services or social services programs.
- Must qualify for credentialing and privileging in accordance with quality Assurance standards and with concurrence by BHDD-OMH Office of Quality Management.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
Post hire, employees must:
- Successfully complete the Basic Fundamentals course with a minimum grade of 75.
- Be able to pass CPR and Managing Agitation in the Psychiatric Setting (MAPS) Certification.
- Requires travel within the center's catchment area between clinic, primary care locations, hospitals, and other locations.
- Have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and community partners.
- Have knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origin.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage with diverse range of providers, agencies, and families.
- Have the ability to use logic and reasons to problem solve.
- Have the ability to develop and access resources within the community to assist the patient and family members to become self-sufficient.
- Have the ability to effectively manage lime, organize and complete work assignments.
- Possess proficient writing skills and ability to thoroughly document and the ability to utilize telehealth platforms. Proficient with Microsoft Office and data entry.
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 allcurrent 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 patient navigator jobs across South Carolina.
- High school diploma or associate degree required, with bachelor's degree preferred by most employers
- One or more years of experience in a healthcare setting such as a clinic or hospital
- Strong knowledge of South Carolina community resources and social determinants of health
- Ability to coordinate care across Prisma Health, MUSC, or similar integrated health systems
- Familiarity with electronic health records, scheduling platforms, and care management software
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are a valued asset in many South Carolina markets
Patient Navigator Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient navigator in South Carolina?
Most South Carolina employers require at least a high school diploma or associate degree, though a bachelor's in social work, public health, or a related field strengthens your candidacy. There is no state-issued license specific to patient navigators in South Carolina. Voluntary national credentials such as the Patient Navigator Certificate offered through organizations like the Harold P. Freeman Institute add credibility. Larger systems like Prisma Health and MUSC Health post entry-level navigator roles that include on-the-job training.
Which companies hire patient navigators in South Carolina?
South Carolina patient navigator roles are posted by サイネオス・ヘルス, Syneos Health Commercial Solutions, and State of South Carolina and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. South Carolina's federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics also hire navigators regularly to serve underinsured communities across the Midlands and Lowcountry regions.
Which South Carolina cities have the most patient navigator jobs?
Columbia, Charleston, and Spartanburg County have the most patient navigator openings in South Carolina. Columbia leads because it is home to Prisma Health's flagship facilities and a concentration of state government health programs, while Charleston's growth is driven by MUSC Health and an expanding network of outpatient and specialty clinics, and Greenville reflects the rapid healthcare expansion Bon Secours St. Francis and Prisma Health Upstate have brought to the Upstate region.
How can I get hired as a patient navigator in South Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to community health worker or patient services representative roles at South Carolina's federally qualified health centers, which frequently hire candidates without direct navigation experience and provide structured training. Prisma Health and MUSC Health post community health navigator associate roles suited to recent graduates. A background as a medical receptionist, certified nursing assistant, or social work case aide counts as relevant experience. Completing a community health worker training program through the South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium gives candidates a competitive credential.
Where can I find and apply to patient navigator jobs in South Carolina?
You can find and apply to patient navigator jobs in South Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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