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DSHS ESH Dentist

State of Washington
Medical Lake, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 2/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS ESH Dentist position at State of Washington?

Eastern State Hospital is seeking a Dentist to join our team to provide dental care for our patients with the Department of Social and Health Service.
 
Working in an inpatient psychiatric setting, you will be working closely with multiple disciplines as part of our team coming together for a holistic approach to care for our patients. This is your opportunity to serve as a Dentist who restores oral health to people with behavioral health needs.
 
Your role: 
  • Perform dental evaluations, treatment, and preventive care.
  • Provide general dental care, both emergency and routine treatment.
  • Perform oral examinations; provide restorations, endodontics, extraction of teeth and roots (non-surgical), prosthetics, and periodontal treatment 
  • Prescribe/recommend medications for treatment.
  • Perform supervisory duties for the Dental Clinic.
  • Refer patients to medical and dental specialists as necessary.
  • Interpret federal regulations as they apply to statewide dental programs, ensuring compliance of dental programs with federal standards; maintaining records, and making reports evaluating the progress of patients.
 
What makes Eastern State Hospital an employer of choice for Dentists: 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Eligible for benefits immediately
  • Deferred compensation program
  • The collaboration amongst the variety of other professional disciplines creates an environment for continuous growth and professional development. 

What we are looking for
  • A Professional with a doctorate degree from an accredited school of dentistry and at least two years of experience in the practice of dentistry.
  • A valid Washington State license to practice dentistry

The location:
Medical Lake is located near Spokane which presents the ideal place to live, work, play, and be a part of a community. Outdoor activities are especially plentiful given the area's natural beauty and its four seasons. No matter if you love the city life or nature, Spokane has it all.
 
As a vibrant city, downtown Spokane is one of the largest cities in Washington state. Exuding urban character and offering top-notch quality of life, such as affordable cost of living, five ski resorts within 1.5 hours of downtown, dozens of lakes within an hour of downtown, and hundreds within 2 hours, five universities and a lively arts, music, and theater scene.


Questions about this opportunity? 
Please email Kris George at kris.george@dshs.wa.gov and reference project number 09126. 

The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protect­ed veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

 


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