Dentist

Job Description

Job Description

Dentist - Role Summary

The Dentist plays a critical role in restoring and maintaining oral health for patients receiving inpatient behavioral health care. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment, this position provides both preventive and restorative dental services to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate, patient-focused Dentist to make a lasting impact while practicing in a supportive setting that values teamwork, professional growth, and whole-person care.

This role is ideal for clinicians seeking meaningful public-service work combined with strong benefits, stability, and professional collaboration.

  Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dental evaluations, preventive services, and treatment planning

• Provide general dental care, including routine and emergency treatment

• Conduct oral examinations and deliver restorative services, including:

  • Fillings and restorations

  • Endodontic procedures

  • Non-surgical extractions of teeth and roots

  • Prosthetics and periodontal treatment

• Prescribe and recommend medications as appropriate for dental treatment

• Provide clinical supervision and operational oversight of the dental clinic

• Refer patients to medical or dental specialists as clinically indicated

• Interpret and apply applicable federal regulations related to dental programs to ensure compliance

• Maintain accurate patient records and prepare reports evaluating patient progress

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary care teams to support holistic patient care

  Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree from an accredited school of dentistry

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing dentistry

• Active, unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the state of Washington

  Desired Qualifications

• Experience working in inpatient, institutional, or behavioral health care settings

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Interest in collaborative, team-based care models

• Commitment to serving individuals with complex health or behavioral health needs

  About the Organization

This role supports a large, accredited inpatient psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive mental health services to adult civil, forensic, geriatric, and habilitative populations. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care in a collaborative and inclusive environment while supporting innovation, safety, and professional growth.  

Benefits Summary

This role offers a highly competitive public-sector benefits package designed to support long-term health, financial security, and work–life balance. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage; state-sponsored retirement with employer contributions; optional deferred compensation; generous paid leave (holidays, vacation, sick, military, and bereavement leave); wellness and employee assistance programs; flexible spending accounts; and potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Benefits may be prorated based on appointment type.

 

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