Who We Are
Most of our team didn't start their careers here, but they chose to stay. That tells you something about a place where your clinical judgment is trusted, your recommendations follow the child in front of you, and the people around you actually have your back.
Gracent Pediatric Therapy is part of the Gracent network alongside North Shore Pediatric Therapy — one of Chicagoland's most established pediatric providers, with over 20 years in the community and a reputation built on doing this work with integrity.
BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, PTs, mental health providers, and neuropsychologists treat toward one cohesive plan.
In-house continuing education at no cost, plus a $500 annual professional development stipend.
We hold ourselves to the standards of the Council of Autism Service Providers.
Many of our Clinical Directors started as BCBAs at Gracent or NSPT.
The breakthrough moment. The unexpected laugh. The quiet win nobody else would notice. Our BCBAs, RBTs, and pediatric therapists share the moments that make this work worth it.
Our Clinical Philosophy
Not values on a wall, but the actual decisions we make every day in how we plan, how we supervise, and what we refuse to compromise on even when it would be easier.
If you're on this page, you've probably interviewed at places that sounded great and turned out to be something else entirely. You know the difference between a company that talks about clinical quality and one that builds for it.
You aren't executing templates. You're building programs for real children — with the support, autonomy, and peers to do it right.
Our leaders supervise with intention: real coaching, real feedback, a team invested in your growth toward your role or the certification beyond it.
SLP, OT, PT, ABA, and mental health work together to share goals, share wins, and share the harder days too.
We're always working toward fading support. Families get comprehensive reviews every six months, progress they can describe at a kitchen table, not just on a graph.
FROM OUR #KUDOS CHANNEL
Spirit weeks. Team dinners. The coworker who shows up on a hard afternoon without being asked. The kid who says their first word and the whole center hears about it. This is what we mean when we talk about culture.
We all celebrated this beautiful BCBA Clarisa Martinez for FINALLY becoming credentialed with TriWest!
We dressed like her, played games and had a nice potluck with her favorite foods. Now she’s unstoppable! 💪🏽💛🌸
— Dana, Deerfield Clinical Director
Team Recognition
Huge shout out to Lana and Shelby for taking last minute calls from me last week, and working your behinds off to help me out. I am so appreciative of you both, it brings me to tears.
Your big hearts and drive to make sure these sweet kiddos get the services they need in a timely manner makes my job so much more enjoyable!
— Andrea, Keller Clinical Director
They show up for each other, celebrate the small wins (and the big ones), and aren’t afraid to jump in, problem-solve, and make things better together.
Team Recognition
Thank you to our friends at Deerfield and Des Plaines for helping us out this week while the flu takes over.
Amie, Gabriela, and Sheila, we appreciate you so much! It truly relieved the entire team having a few extra hands on deck this week.
And Sheila even got to partake in our April fools shenanigans!
— Christina, Elmhurst Clinical Director
It was great connecting with the team with a special movie day! We watched “Princess and the Frog” to honor Black History Month amongst other favorites.
We had fun belting out songs, enjoying comfy clothes, eating treats and yes, we ate MOVIE POPCORN!
We also celebrated our new RBTs, Riya and Jael for passing their exam! Lots of laughs and positivity. I LOVE THIS TEAM!
— Dana, Deerfield Clinical Director
Team Recognition
I completed an intake earlier this week for a new incoming client 🙌
This client was unsure of being in a new environment, but Des Plaines' incredible Assistant Clinical Coordinator and Lead Assistant Clinical Coordinator really helped to make the initial intake a positive experience for the client and family.
Thank you so much for your help, both of you!
— Jennifer, Des Plaines BCBA
Vernon Hills took spirit week to another level with a The Traitors-inspired twist, full of secret alliances, playful scheming, and just the right amount of dramatic flair.
From themed outfits to undercover “missions,” the team leaned all the way in, bringing energy, creativity, and a lot of laughs to the clinic.
Team Recognition
I want to give a big shout out to Michelle for the amazing collaboration she brings to our Elmhurst team!
As the SLP working with many of our shared clients, she consistently goes above and beyond to support communication growth across clients.
I truly appreciate the time she takes to join me in meeting with families, even when it means rearranging her own schedule so that our parents feel supported!
—Madeleine, Elmhurst BCBA
We had so much fun last Thursday in Lake Bluff, celebrating our clients and all that we love about them. We wore their special interests, shared pics, listened to their jams, ate McDonald’s nugs and fries, and had a Danny Go! rave!
We also made a special gift for the parents showcasing what we love about their child.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay is the floor, not the ceiling. Here’s what a career at Gracent actually looks like.
Compensation is role-specific and above-market across clinical, supervisory, and leadership positions.
PTO plus 7 paid holidays from day one. Rest is part of how we do great work.
Gracent pays on average 75% of the cost of your health benefits.
We invest in your future, not just the work you do today.
Annual stipend for external training, conferences, or certifications.
Basic & Voluntary Life and AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, and Disability Insurance
Pursuing a Master's or PhD in a clinical field? Apply for our Gracent Scholarship Program!
As a BACB ACE provider, we run CE programming at no cost to you.
View some of our past CEs at BehaviorLive.
Health Care Flexible Spending (HCFSA)
Limited Purpose Flexible Spending (LPFSA)
Dependent Care (DCFSA)
Health Savings (HSA)
Commuter & Parking (IL only)
Our Centers
Centers across Illinois and Texas, with more on the way.
How It Works
A clear process, fast movement, and we treat every candidate the same way we treat families — with honesty and care.
We review every application thoughtfully and personally. If it looks like a fit, we'll reach out quickly — usually within a few days, not weeks.
A real conversation, not an interrogation. We'll talk through what you're looking for and what the role actually looks like day-to-day, so expectations line up on both sides.
The people matter most, so you'll meet them. This is where we go deeper on your experience and approach, and where you get honest answers to the questions that matter to you.
Clear, transparent, and no surprises. We'll walk you through the offer, answer every question, and give you the space to make the right decision. No pressure.
