Supervising Dentist, CF - Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services at Salinas Valley State Prison in Soledad, CA, is seeking a Supervising Dentist, CF to oversee the dental team within the correctional facility. This limited-term position may be extended or become permanent, with both clinical and administrative responsibilities under the Regional Dental Director and Health Program Manager III.

You will supervise dentists, CF, and the Supervising Dental Assistant, CF; ensure compliance with the Dental Program, HCDOM,

Responsibilities

• Supervise dentists, CF, and the Supervising Dental Assistant (SDA), CF within an institution.
• Ensure clinical staff compliance with the Dental Program, HCDOM, and state and federal regulations.
• Provide leadership, chart reviews, training, clinical instruction, and guidance to dental clinic staff.

Job description

Department Information

Vision We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitive and restorative justice programs. Mission To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitive, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Supervising Dentist, CF position(s) located at Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP), in Soledad, CA, located in Monterey County.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 16 , and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 4.62 percent and will receive 8 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly for at least 16 months. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

Under the clinical direction of the Regional Dental Director and the administrative direction of the Health Program Manager III, the Supervising Dentist (SD), Correctional Facility (CF) supervises and oversees the work of the Dentists, CF, and the Supervising Dental Assistant (SDA), CF within an institution. The SD, CF is responsible for ensuring clinical staff complies with the Dental Program, Health Care Department Operations Manual (HCDOM), and State and federal regulations. The SD, CF also provides leadership, chart reviews, training, clinical instruction, and guidance to clinical staff within the dental clinic.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.