Dentist

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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 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
• potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Benefits may be prorated based on appointment type.