CLOSING DATE
10/8/2026 11:59 PM EASTERN
THE POSITION
Do you want a career where your dental expertise promotes wellness, learning, and positive change? As a Dentist with the Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services (BJJS), you play an important part in improving the oral health of adjudicated youth. You provide examinations, treatments, and guidance that help residents understand good dental care. This position allows you to utilize your expertise in a structured, encouraging setting. Become part of a mission that promotes total well-being, support, and growth!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides professional dental care to residents across multiple secure treatment units and ensures safe, effective, and well-documented services. As a Dentist, you will perform the following duties:
- Dental Examinations: Perform oral exams, review x-rays, and provide cleanings and treatments as needed
- Treatment Procedures: Provide restorations, extractions, root canals, and periodontal care to maintain oral health
- Oral Education: Teach residents proper oral hygiene practices and explain post-treatment instructions
- Infection Control: Apply sterilization standards and ensure proper handling of dental instruments and materials
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate dental records, dental service plans, and dental summary reports in accordance with guidelines
- Care Coordination: Schedule visits, manage referrals, and communicate with staff to support resident treatment needs
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 rotate weekly between the three Eastern Region sites: North Central Secure Treatment Unit (NCSTU) in Montour County, North East Secure Treatment Unit (NESTU) in Luzerne County, and the Southeast Youth Development Center (SYDC) in Montgomery County. This position is headquartered at the North Central Secure Treatment Unit.
- 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).
- FREE parking!
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
