Manager, Clinical Operations – SUD

Lucet

. Provide leadership and oversight for clinicians within an assigned region .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,000 - $91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in clinical operations, overseeing care coordination and quality outcomes while ensuring regulatory compliance. Possesses extensive clinical knowledge and experience in managing teams within behavioral health and substance use disorder settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clinical LeadershipSubstance Use Disorder ExpertiseCare Management ProficiencyRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeTeam Performance Management

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Hard Skills

Behavioral Health CareClinical SupervisionPerformance MonitoringQuality ImprovementUtilization ManagementEvidence-Based CareCase ReviewAudit ProcessesResource ManagementOperational Initiatives

Soft Skills

Team ManagementOrganizational SkillsSelf-MotivationInterpersonal EngagementProfessional Development Interest

Tools & Technologies

Care Management ToolsClinical Auditing Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerMarriage and Family Therapist LicenseProfessional Counselor LicenseClinical Psychologist LicenseRegistered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Substance Use DisorderBehavioral HealthClinical OperationsCare CoordinationQuality OutcomesRegulatory CompliancePerformance ManagementIntegrated Utilization ManagementRecovery-Oriented CareHealth Plans Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and oversight for clinicians within an assigned region
Lead regional clinical operations, including team performance, resource management, care coordination, and operational initiatives
Drive quality outcomes, member satisfaction, and organizational goals
Oversee clinical quality, regulatory compliance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement
Supervise staff, conduct audits and reporting, and optimize processes
Build and develop high-performing clinical teams
Foster partnerships with health plans, providers, clients, and internal stakeholders
Provide leadership and oversight for integrated utilization management and care management services for members with substance use disorders
Ensure evidence-based, recovery-oriented care
Serve as a subject matter expert for complex substance use disorder cases and staff development

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Eligible license: Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Professional Counselor, Clinical Psychologist, or Registered Nurse
For Registered Nurses, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required
5+ years post-licensure experience in direct behavioral health care
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 and ability to apply care management principles and concepts
Extensive clinical knowledge base
Ability to pass background checks upon hire and throughout employment, including criminal records, sex offender, sanctions, education, employment, drug screening, and E-Verify checks
High-speed internet service with minimum download speed of 20 Mbps, upload speed of 5 Mbps, and maximum latency of 100 milliseconds
Quiet workspace with minimal background noise for calls
Self-motivated and able to lead a team to achieve organizational goals
Ability to engage a wide variety of individuals and excellent organizational skills
Proven interest in professional development through specialization, certification, and/or advanced degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance-based, discretionary incentive
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)
Company-provided equipment
Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally