Clinical Network Manager

Us; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional development

Job summary

Lucet is seeking a healthcare professional to drive provider performance improvements and support value-based care initiatives. You will collaborate with clinical, quality, and analytics teams to enhance collaboration with network providers and improve outcomes.

The role also involves leading provider education programs, coordinating workshops, and developing specialized services to meet diverse, high-risk member needs. Remote-friendly, role-dependent.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in behavioral health and an unrestricted state license to practice independently.
• Minimum of two years post-licensure clinical experience.
• Knowledge of outcomes-based reimbursement strategies and behavioral health protocols.

Responsibilities

• Drive provider performance improvement and value-based care initiatives by analyzing provider data and developing improvement plans.
• Serve as a clinical and provider relations liaison with internal teams and network providers to enhance collaboration and outcomes.
• Lead provider education and network development by creating programs, delivering training, and coordinating workshops.

Skills

Healthcare analytics

Excel

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Master’s Degree in behavioral health

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 $75,000- $85,000, 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

• Drive provider performance improvement and value-based care initiatives by analyzing provider data, identifying performance opportunities and outliers, supporting the transition to value-based contracting models, and developing targeted improvement plans for underperforming providers.
• Serve as a clinical and provider relations liaison by partnering with internal clinical, quality, and analytics teams as well as network providers to enhance collaboration, improve clinical outcomes, address provider needs, and support effective communication across stakeholders.
• Lead provider education and network development efforts by creating and implementing programs, delivering training and educational resources, coordinating workshops and meetings, promoting best practices, and developing specialized services that meet the needs of diverse and high-risk member populations.

Who You Are

• RequiredQualifications
  • Master’s Degree in behavioral health field and has a current, unrestricted state license to practice independently as a 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
  • Minimum of two (2) years post-licensure clinical experience of clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated understanding and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of health care management related to substance use and/or mental health.
  • Knowledge of outcomes-based reimbursement strategies; behavioral health clinical protocols; contract negotiation, customer relationship management, substance use step-down levels of care within residential, inpatient and outpatient settings.
  • Experience conducting financial analysis by working with claim data and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets to develop a business strategy.
  • Proven track record of working as a team player to achieve business related goals that improve the quality and cost of care.
  • Computer savvy with proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
  • Must be able to travel up to 50%.
  • Must have valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
  • 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

• Can leverage a clinical and business skillset to be a strategic business partner who actively engages with internal and external customers to achieve organizational goals.
• Someone who seeks innovative ways to get things done and enlists others in realizing the vision while adeptly working within a changing environment.
• Well-organized who can meet overall organizational needs while leveraging resources to maximize results and positive outcomes.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed from home with company-provided equipment. Sitting forlong periodsof 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) withminimumdownload 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 candemonstratehow their unique qualifications and skills align with the requirements of this role and support our mission to improve whole-personhealth.

This position will accept and review new applications and resumes no less than 5 business days after the original posting date and may remainopenan extendedperiod of timewith no set end date based on the level of interest.