Dentist P15

Michigan State Police; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dental professional to provide essential preventive and therapeutic care at a psychiatric hospital. This role involves supervising staff and ensuring high standards of infection control while promoting a supportive environment for patients. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctorate in Dental Surgery or Medical Dentistry and demonstrate a commitment to quality care. Join a team focused on making a meaningful impact in the community and enjoy a fulfilling career in a collaborative setting that values diversity and respect.

Benefits

Provided computers for state work

Phones for necessary communications

Qualifications

• Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive and therapeutic dental care to consumers.
• Supervise subordinate personnel and infection control activities.

Education

Doctorate of Dental Surgery

Doctorate of Medical Dentistry

Job description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Position Description:

To provide preventive and therapeutic dental care to consumers of Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. Supervises subordinate personnel, CQI activities and infection control.

To be considered for this position you must:

1. Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
2. Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
3. Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
4. Attach a cover letter.
5. If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Education:
Possession of a Doctorate of Dental Surgery or Doctorate of Medical Dentistry degree.

Experience:
No specific type or amount is required.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Position Location: The office is located at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital at 1312 Oakland Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Candidates will be required to report in person.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.

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