What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dentist position at Correctional Psychiatric Services PC?
About Us:
For over 32 years, CPS Healthcare has been more than a healthcare provider—we’ve been a trusted partner to the communities and correctional facilities we serve. As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), we bring both expertise and heart to every patient interaction, knowing that thoughtful care can change lives. Every day, our team works side by side to provide compassionate, evidence-based medical and behavioral health services that make a real difference for those who need it most.
Job Summary:
Provide(s) and supervises dental care of patients in custody including but not limited to evaluating dental health program and dental services, evaluating patient care required or administered, dental operator conditions and equipment and monitoring needed dental supplies.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine drilling, filling and extraction of teeth in accordance with Correctional Psychiatric Service [CPS] dental policies.
- Evaluate those patients needing or applying for dental care not included under basic healthcare services and make recommendations deemed clinically appropriate.
- Document completely all services rendered in the patient’s dental health record.
- Instruct patients in good dental hygiene techniques.
- Provide in-service training for health staff members on appropriate issues, such as dental hygiene, dental care, dental emergencies and techniques.
- It is an essential part of the job that CPS can ask the employee to work beyond his/her regularly scheduled hours.
- Follow all security rules and regulations.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Schedule: Per Diem
Per diem opportunity available for consistent Wednesday coverage and every other Thursday, offering 8–12 hour day shifts (e.g., 6:00 AM–6:00 PM or 7:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Competitive pay rates offered
Requirements:Qualifications & Experience:
- License to practice as a registered dentist in MA.
- One year of general dentistry.
- Graduate from an accredited school of dental medicine.
- Maintain current CPR certification.
Thank you for your interest in CPS Healthcare! We look forward to connecting with you to learn more about your goals and explore this opportunity together. You can reach us at recruitment@cpsmh.org.