[Hiring] Part-Time Behavioral Health Physician Reviewer @Lucet

Role Description

The W2, Part-time Behavioral Health Physician Reviewer will play a key part in ensuring behavioral health services are clinically appropriate for the people we serve by reviewing clinical information and applying evidence-based guidelines. This role will enable timely, accurate utilization reviews and peer to peer reviews that improve patient care and reduce waste and treatment variation. This is a part-time role, 8-12 hours per week.

• Evidence-Based Clinical Review: Complete timely behavioral health utilization reviews across inpatient, outpatient, residential, ABA, and substance use services, applying strong independent clinical judgment and clear, accurate documentation.
• Professional Communication & Collaboration: Engage in peer-to-peer discussions with providers, maintain a calm and professional presence, and represent the health plan with credibility and trust in all interactions.
• Compliance & Quality Support: Partner with internal teams on complex cases, uphold all regulatory and accreditation standards, and contribute to high-quality, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• A current and unrestricted license in either California, Arkansas and/or Florida with willingness and ability to obtain additional licenses, if required
• Board certification in Psychiatry
• 2+ years of post-licensure experience in behavioral health treatment settings (in-patient, outpatient, residential)
• Prior experience in utilization review or managed care
• Knowledge of behavioral health treatments in different sites of care (in-patient, out-patient, residential)
• Ability to pass background check upon hire and throughout employment to include criminal felony & misdemeanor search, SSN validation/trace search (LEIE), education report (highest degree obtained), civil upper and lower search, 7-year employment report, federal criminal search, statewide criminal search, widescreen plus national criminal search, health care sanctions-state med (SAM), national sex offender registry, prohibited parties (OFAC) (terrorist watchlist), and a 10-Panel Drug Screen.

Requirements

• Strong clinical judgment and application of evidence-based standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficiency with technology, including documentation platforms
• Strong interpersonal skills; collaborative
• Organized, self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision

Benefits

• Compensation: $150–$175 per hour
• 401(k) with competitive employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility (role-dependent)
• Opportunity for meaningful growth, both personally and professionally, where your unique background and experience is welcomed and valued.

Company Description

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.

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.