Chief Medical Officer

Lucethealth; Maryland; Remote; USD 300,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucethealth is seeking a Chief Medical Officer to lead the development of the clinical strategy and oversee the delivery of quality healthcare services. With a focus on behavioral health integration, the role involves strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in clinical practice and senior leadership, as well as a deep understanding of behavioral health conditions and systems of care.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) with competitive employer match

Paid time off including volunteering time

Qualifications

• 10+ years of clinical practice experience, with strong background in behavioral health.
• 5+ years of experience in senior leadership.
• Active and unrestricted medical license in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the organization's clinical strategy for behavioral health.
• Provide medical oversight and leadership for quality healthcare services.
• Develop and guide vision for integrated care aligned with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Clinical Oversight

Knowledge of Behavioral Health

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Job description

United States Location/Remote
United States

Description

Who We Are

At Lucet, we are industry leaders in behavioral health, dedicated to helping people live healthy, balanced lives. Our purpose is to advocate for and improve the overall well-being of those we serve, through balanced treatment of the mind and body.

When you join Lucet, you become a valued member of our team, serving more than 15 million people across the U.S. Our employees have a passion for helping others - and it shows. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we are inspired by our members, putting them first in everything we do. From day one, you'll see firsthand the impact you have on our members, knowing you can make a true difference in their lives.

Why join our team at Lucet?

We are a team of collaborative and hard-working professionals working to improve behavioral health outcomes working in a fast-paced and changing environment. At Lucet, no two days are the same. If you find joy in meaningful work and delivering excellent results, we encourage you to apply!

We are looking for top-tier skills and experience in our remote-work environment and that’s because we offer top-tier compensation and benefits, which include:

• Annual compensation between $300,000 - $370,000, 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.
• Health Insurance – $0 premium for employee-only coverage in our core program for those participating in our Wellbeing Incentive Program.
• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Company paid life and disability insurance, wellbeing incentives, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off including paid time off for volunteering
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

What You Will Do - Essential Functions

The Chief Medical Officer is a vital member of the Executive team, playing an integral role in shaping Lucet’s strategic direction and long term vision. This role entails leading the development of the organization's clinical strategy with a particular focus on advancing behavioral health and driving medical/behavioral health integration. The Chief Medical Officer provides medical oversight, expertise, and leadership to guarantee the delivery of quality healthcare services, as well as the strategic planning, development, and implementation of innovative clinical programs. Collaborating with the commercial team, the Chief Medical Officer addresses customer needs, shares clinical insights, and advises on strategies to enhance member care and manage population health, with the goal of improving member health and reducing unnecessary medical expenditures.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and guide the vision and strategy for behavioral health and integrated care in alignment with business goals.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and contribute to business development through clinical insight and stakeholder engagement.
  • Use clinical data and industry trends to drive innovation, improve outcomes, and enhance organizational performance.
• Clinical Oversight
  • Oversee physician review processes and provide clinical guidance to operational teams and external review organizations.
  • Lead the development and implementation of clinical policies and quality programs.
  • Collaborate on utilization, care, and population health management strategies and oversee care transitions.
• Quality Improvement
  • Direct peer reviews and root cause analyses of adverse events to drive continuous improvement.
  • Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance in partnership with Legal, Quality, and Compliance teams.
  • Actively participate in quality committees to shape and oversee improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor Medical Directors across physical and behavioral health domains.
• Promote professional development and foster a high-performing, ethical workplace culture.
• Review organizational policies and medical advancements to maintain clinical excellence.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one state or territory of the United States (multi-state licensure preferred)
  • Board certified in psychiatry or Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties in respective specialty.
  • 10+ years of clinical practice experience with a strong background in behavioral health and/or integrated care
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in managed care environment
  • Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance, quality improvement and risk management.
  • Deep understanding of behavioral health conditions, treatment modalities and systems of care
  • Accessible and visibly involved in medical community
  • Highly professional, poised and resilient in a high-level management interactions and creative problems resolution
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
  • Working knowledge of short-term outpatient methodologies and case management
  • Thorough knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters in behavioral health and integrated care.
  • Experience leading and managing change initiatives, especially in a rapidly evolving field like telehealth, home health or behavioral health.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary clinical teams in a remote environment.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Someone who embodies our values by:
  • 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.
• Responsible with a high level of integrity and ethical standards
• Intuitive nature to identify compliance irregularities
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact professionally and positively with internal and external customers.
• Ability to align clinical operations with the company’s business objectives, including quality of care, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency.
• Commitment to fostering a culturally competent environment that is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of members.
• Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex clinical and operational challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Strong business acumen
• Comfortable with external speaking engagements, presentations, and customer interactions
• Leverages data when making decisions
• 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 with a range of experiences who can demonstrate how their qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role.

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.

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