Dentist - Central Region

Salary

$ - $ Annually

Location

Multi-County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Bur Juv Jus Srvs Ctrl Rgn

Opening Date

07/29/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

33930

Position Number

Union

PDA

Bargaining Unit

T4

Pay Group

DR02

Bureau / Division Code

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services / Central Region

City

See Description of Work Section

Contact Name

HHS Intake Section

Contact Email

ra-oahhsintakesec

As a Dentist with the Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS) you make a powerful impact on the health and confidence of young people by providing skilled and compassionate dental care. This role gives you the chance to use your clinical expertise to teach healthy habits, strengthen oral health, and support each resident with professionalism and care.

You work closely with health services leadership, solve challenges in a fast-paced environment, and deliver treatments that help youth feel more secure and confident in their well-being. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is energized by meaningful work, committed to high-quality care, and motivated to guide young individuals toward better health outcomes.

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This position provides professional dental services to adjudicated youth across several residential facilities. The role focuses on clinical care, education, and safe, organized dental practices. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:

• Dental Examinations: Perform exams, interpret x-rays, identify conditions, and deliver appropriate treatments to residents
• Clinical Procedures: Provide cleanings, restorations, root canals, extractions, and periodontal care using proper methods and instruments
• Treatment Planning: Develop dental service plans, guide oral hygiene programs, and complete documentation for each resident
• Safety Practices: Implement sterilization, infection control, radiology safeguards, and equipment maintenance to ensure a secure environment
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Consult with nursing staff, orthodontists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate schedules, referrals, and resident care
• Record Management: Maintain accurate dental records, prepare reports, and uphold required standards in all documentation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours will vary, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will alternate working one week at Loysville Youth Development Center (LYDC) and split your time one week between Youth Forestry Camp 3 (YFC3) and South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit (SMSTU).
  • LYDC: 10 Opportunity Drive, Loysville, PA 17047 (Perry County)
  • YFC3: 4534 Tar Kiln Road, James Creek, PA 16657 (Huntingdon County)
  • SMSTU: 10056 South Mountain Road, South Mountain, PA 17261 (Franklin County)
• Free parking
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $ (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an approved school of dentistry.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a license to practice dentistry issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and a drug screening.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
  * 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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