Dentist

Title: Dentist

State Role

Title:

Dentist I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Hiram Davis Medical Center

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Exceptional knowledge of the principals and practices of patient management, preventive and corrective dentistry and oral hygiene; ability to diagnose and treat dental deficiencies; ability to effectively communicate and maintain accurate records and proven skills providing in-service training. Demonstrates an awareness of and response for coworkers and individuals’ cultural background. Incorporates the individuals’ cultural background and values in methods of communication and services.

If selected for this position, you must have a valid Virginia Dentist license by your start date.

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia in Dentistry. Controlled substances registration required. Graduation from an approved dental school.

Experience in the field of dentistry coupled with experience in working with special needs patients preferred.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. This position is open until filled; however, applications/résumés will begin to be reviewed within five (5) days of the posting date.

All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. Under Virginia Code §§ 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) cannot employ or utilize as volunteers, individuals convicted of specific ("barrier") crimes or those with pending "barrier" charges.

Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at  during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy.

DBHDS is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application.

DBHDS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter.

Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022
- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Name:
Taylor Mayton

Phone:

Email: taylor.maytonginia.gov