Who We Are
At Lucet, we’re transforming whole-person care. We deliver integrated behavioral and physical health solutions that connect individuals to the right care at the right time—improving outcomes and overall well-being. Serving over 15 million lives across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, our model combines clinical expertise, compassionate care, and innovative technology to support healthier, more fulfilling lives.
As part of the Lucet team, employees join a mission-driven organization committed to making a lasting impact. Whether through behavioral health navigation, in-home medical care, or 24/7 crisis support, our work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and a shared passion for helping people thrive.
Why Join our Team
At Lucet, we’re committed to creating a workplace where top talent thrives both personally and professionally. We offer a dynamic, mission-driven environment where your work has real impact, your unique background and experience are valued, and no two days are alike. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and delivering impactful results, we encourage you to apply!
We support our team with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual compensation between $86,000 - $91,000, PLUS an annual performance-based, discretionary incentive.
- Compensation is dependent on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills, education/degrees, certifications, prior experience, market data, and other relevant factors.
- Comprehensive health benefit options: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with competitive employer match
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and wellbeing incentives
- Generous paid time off, including volunteer time
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Remote work flexibility (role-dependent)
- Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.
At Lucet, your work will directly support our mission to improve behavioral, physical, and social health—one member at a time.
What You Will Do - Essential Functions
The Manager, Clinical Operations (SUD Utilization Management) provides leadership and oversight for clinicians within an assigned region. This role is responsible for driving program performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and contractual requirements, and supporting high-quality, member-centered outcomes through effective team leadership and operational excellence.
Strategic Leadership & Operational Excellence
- Lead regional clinical operations, driving team performance, resource management, care coordination, and operational initiatives to achieve quality outcomes, member satisfaction, and organizational goals.
- Oversee clinical quality, regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement efforts through staff supervision, audits, reporting, and process optimization.
- Build and develop high-performing clinical teams while fostering strong partnerships with health plans, providers, clients, and internal stakeholders to support coordinated, member-centered care and program success.
SUD Functions
- Provide leadership and oversight for integrated UM and CM services for members with substance use disorders, ensuring evidence-based, recovery-oriented care while serving as a subject matter expert for complex SUD cases and staff development.
Who You Are
- Required Qualifications
- Current, active, and unrestricted license issued by a state or territory of the United States to practice independently with a legal scope of practice that permits independent assessments; Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist or Registered Nurse in the state in which the business operation is located and/or other states as required by law, regulation or contract
- For Registered Nurses, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required
- 5+ years post-licensure experience in direct behavioral health care, facility-based or managed care experience preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a formal clinical supervisory position or demonstrated leadership capacity
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder in a clinical, care management, utilization management, or behavioral health setting
- Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in performance management.
- Proficiency in care management tools and models, including case review and audit processes.
- Knowledge & ability to apply care management principles and concepts to their care management practice
- Extensive clinical knowledge base
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire and throughout employment which includes: County and Federal Criminal Records Search - felonies and misdemeanors ; InstaCriminal Multi-State Alias Search - National Sex Offender Registry, Multi-State Criminal Database, SSN validation and trace, and Most Wanted Lists (OFAC); Excluded Parties List System (EPLS)/SAM search - individuals/entities debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from receiving federal contracts, subcontracts, or federal assistance; Education Verification; Employment Verification; FACIS Level I - Sanctions or exclusions for federal and state healthcare programs; 10-panel drug screening; and E-Verify: Lucet does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants and complies with federal regulations prohibiting discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status.
- Living our Values:
Serving everyone with compassion and leading with empathy.
Stepping up and creating value by taking charge and acting when there is an opportunity.
Adapting in a changing world by recognizing our responsibility to be agile and respond quickly.
Nurturing growth and belonging by respecting and celebrating everyone for who they are.
Competencies:
- Self-motivated and ability to lead team to achieve Lucet goals
- Ability to engage a wide variety of individuals, and excellent organizational skills
- Passion for improving lives through behavioral change and wellness
- Proven interest in professional development through specialization, certification, and/or advanced degree
- Working Conditions:
- Work is performed from home with company-provided equipment. Sitting for long periods of time is expected and use of fingers and hands for typing is necessary.
- A quiet workspace with minimal background noise for calls.
- High-speed internet service (cable or fiber optic) with minimum download Speed of 20 Mbps, Upload Speed of 5 Mbps, and Maximum Latency of 100 milliseconds (must be installed before starting).
We encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to apply, especially those who can demonstrate how their unique qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role and support our mission to improve whole-person health.
This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remain open an extended period of time with no set end date based on the level of interest.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Current, active, unrestricted U.S. license permitting independent practice and assessments as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing for Registered Nurse candidates
- At least 5 years of post-licensure experience in direct behavioral health care; facility-based or managed care experience preferred
- At least 3 years of formal clinical supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership capacity
- At least 3 years of experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder in a clinical, care management, utilization management, or behavioral health setting
- Strong leadership and team management skills, including performance management experience
- Proficiency in care management tools, case review, and audit processes
- Knowledge and ability to apply care management principles and concepts
- Extensive clinical knowledge base
- Ability to pass background checks, education and employment verification, sanctions and exclusions screening, drug screening, and E-Verify requirements
- Ability to work remotely with a quiet workspace and required high-speed internet
What We Do
Lucet is transforming health care by combining advanced technology with compassionate, whole health care. We deliver integrated behavioral health and medical services making care more connected, accessible and personalized than ever before. Powered by next-generation platforms and real-time data, our model ensures seamless coordination between people, providers and support teams. From in-home visits to behavioral health care navigation, we tailor every experience to meet every individual’s unique health journey. To learn more, visit LucetHealth.com.
