Lead Dentist Opportunity in Corpus Christi

We are seeking a dedicated Dentist II to join our team at the Supported Living Center in Corpus Christi. As a Lead Dentist, you will play a crucial role in providing advanced dental care to individuals with diverse needs, including those in community-based settings. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct dental services to individuals with challenging behavioral and medical issues
• Overseeing a team of dental professionals to ensure quality care
• Evaluating dental care and making recommendations for improvement
• Developing desensitization practices for individuals with unique needs
• Documenting dental services and communicating effectively with individuals and their families

In addition to your clinical duties, you will also provide treatment to injured HHS employees and participate in disaster response efforts when needed. To excel in this role, you should have:

• Experience in general practice dentistry
• Knowledge of best practices in oral hygiene and healthcare
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with individuals with disabilities
• Leadership skills to effectively guide your team
• Active licensure as a dentist in Texas and relevant certifications

If you are a compassionate and skilled Dentist looking to make a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity in Corpus Christi.

You’ve decided to make caring your career. Come to the place where you can do that and make a real difference in the lives of Texans with mental health needs.

HHSC’s Health and Specialty Care System has nine state psychiatric hospitals (with more expansion planned) and a residential unit dedicated to adolescents. The State Supported Living Centers have 13 long-term care campuses across the state.  These centers are home to many adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Join us and you’ll have the opportunity to work in partnership with academic institutions, community providers, and partners within our agency as we increase work efficiency and provide patient-centered care to more than 12,000 people a year. You can also help us incorporate cutting edge technology into treatment plans.

If you want to be on the forefront of revolutionizing forensic and community psychiatric care or ensure and oversee the delivery of high quality, integrated medical services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, the HHSC Health and Specialty Care System is looking for bright people with new ideas to help us. With a growing demand for our services and a State Legislature that’s investing in the entire mental health continuum of care, Texas is positioned to be a leader and put itself in on the cutting edge of mental health for the 21st Century. Come be a part of it.