Social Work Instructor, Youth Development

Velocity Health Group (VHG) is building a new model for adolescent behavioral health treatment. Our residential program is designed around a simple belief: the quality of care youth receive is directly tied to the quality of the people who serve them.

We are assembling a team of highly capable professionals who want more than just a job—they want to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact.

By investing deeply in training, staff wellness, and professional development, we are creating an environment where both youth and staff can reach their full potential.

To radically improve behavioral health outcomes by putting the right people—trained, valued, and inspired—at the center of care.

To set a new national standard in behavioral healthcare through innovative treatment, exceptional training, and a culture of trust—anchored by the first behavioral health teaching hospital of its kind.

Youth Development Instructors are responsible for the supervision, safety, and development of adolescents in our residential program.

This is a high-engagement role. Instructors work directly with youth throughout the day—mentoring, coaching, guiding, and modeling the behaviors and habits necessary for long-term success.

Our instructors are not simply supervisors. They are mentors, leaders, and role models who help young people develop accountability, emotional regulation, confidence, and life skills. Strong professional boundaries, emotional maturity, and consistent leadership are essential to success in this role.

Velocity’s compensation model is in the top 1% in the United States for direct-care positions:

$25-$27/hour for overnight positions
$27-$31/hour for Day and Swing shift positions

Velocity maintains some of the highest staff-to-youth ratios in the field:

• 1:2 during day and evening shifts
• 1:3 during overnight shifts

This allows instructors to build meaningful relationships and provide individualized attention that most residential programs cannot offer.

Our work schedule follows a philosophy we call 36 / 56 / 76. There are 168 hours in a week:

• 36 hours working — four 9-hour shifts per week
• 56 hours sleeping — assuming 8 hours each night
• 76 hours for your life outside of work

We believe exceptional care requires healthy, balanced staff.

Velocity provides over 150 hours of paid professional development annually, including training in:

• Youth development
• Behavioral health support strategies
• Leadership and mentorship
• Performance psychology
• Crisis prevention and de-escalation

Our goal is to build the most highly trained youth development staff in the country.

Support each youth in meeting treatment goals, developing life skills, and building healthy habits.

Model professionalism, emotional regulation, and personal responsibility while helping youth build these same qualities.

Work closely with clinical staff and program leadership to ensure coordinated care and consistent expectations.

Track and support progress toward program benchmarks, including Early Indicators of Success (EIOS) metrics.

We are looking for individuals who consistently demonstrate four core attributes:

Curiosity

You seek to learn, improve, and develop new skills.

Authenticity

You show up honestly and build genuine relationships with youth and colleagues.

Resilience

You remain calm, steady, and constructive in challenging situations.

Drive

You are motivated to improve outcomes and make a lasting impact. Successful candidates will also:

• Take personal…