THE POSITION
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.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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
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).
o LYDC: 10 Opportunity Drive, Loysville, PA 17047 (Perry County)
o YFC3: 4534 Tar Kiln Road, James Creek, PA 16657 (Huntingdon County)
o 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 $166,143.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
• 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.