Family Care Center Ranks #1 in North America for Second Consecutive Year in 2026 CandE Awards
Behavioral health provider earns top overall ranking and top small-company ranking based entirely on candidate feedback collected through Survale's CandE Benchmark Research Program.
- Family Care Center ranked #1 overall among 40 North America winners in the 2026 Global Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards.
- Family Care Center also ranked #1 among small-sized companies in this year's program.
- This is the second consecutive year Family Care Center has earned the top overall North America ranking and the third consecutive year it won a CandE award.
- The CandE Benchmark Research Program, administered by Survale, collected more than 77,000 candidate survey responses from more than 90 companies worldwide.
- Winners are determined solely by candidate feedback, including feedback from applicants who did not receive a job offer.
DENVER, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Care Center has again ranked #1 in North America in the 2026 Global Candidate Experience (CandE) Awards, marking the second consecutive year the organization has earned the top spot and the third consecutive year it has received a CandE award. Family Care Center topped a field of 40 North America winners overall and also ranked #1 among small-sized companies in this year's program.
What is the CandE Award?
The CandE Benchmark Research Program, administered by Survale, gathered feedback from more than 90 unique companies worldwide and collected over 77,000 candidate survey responses spanning the full hiring journey, from the initial application through onboarding. Family Care Center was recognized for delivering candidate experience ratings at or above the program's global benchmark average.
What sets Family Care Center's candidate experience apart?
Winners are selected entirely on candidate feedback, including from applicants who were not offered a position. Award-winning organizations like Family Care Center set the standard for candidate experience by:
- Sharing information with candidates about company values, culture, career path opportunities, and employee testimonials
- Giving timely updates and feedback so candidates are not left waiting
- Providing structured interviews and meaningful feedback to finalists
- Making offers quickly and helping new hires feel welcome before their first day
"Being recognized for our candidate experience is a reflection of the care our team brings to every interaction," said Sarah Grey, chief people officer at Family Care Center. "We believe people deserve to be treated with respect, care, and transparency from their first conversation with us through every step of the hiring process. That approach is an important part of the culture we offer and the people we bring into it."
"Searching for a new opportunity can be an exciting and uncertain time, and we recognize the importance of how candidates are treated throughout that process," said Whitney Nagy, vice president of talent acquisition at Family Care Center. "We hope every interaction leaves people feeling good about the experience and the possibility of what comes next."
How to explore careers at Family Care Center
Family Care Center is hiring across behavioral health roles in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas. To learn more about career opportunities, visit fccwellbeing.com/careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the CandE Award?
The Candidate Experience (CandE) Award recognizes employers that deliver the strongest hiring experience, based entirely on feedback from job candidates, including those who were not hired. - Who administers the CandE Benchmark Research Program?
Survale administers the annual global program. - How many companies and candidates were part of the 2026 program?
More than 90 companies worldwide participated, and the program collected over 77,000 candidate survey responses. - Has Family Care Center won this award before?
Yes. 2026 marks the second consecutive year Family Care Center has ranked #1 in North America in the CandE Awards. The organization has won three total CandE awards since 2024. This is the second time an organization has ever placed first in back-to-back years since 2020. - What ranking did Family Care Center receive in 2026?
Family Care Center ranked #1 overall among 40 North America winners and #1 among small-sized companies. - Where does Family Care Center operate?
Family Care Center operates outpatient behavioral health clinics across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, and Texas.
About Family Care Center
Family Care Center is a national leader in mental health services, dedicated to positively impacting the well-being of local communities. Their top-rated, multi-specialty clinicians deliver comprehensive, evidence-based care, providing positive outcomes for patients of all ages. In addition to therapy, psychiatry, and IOP, they are at the forefront of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an innovative treatment for depression, and more. Founded in 2016, Family Care Center is one of the fastest-growing mental health care providers in the U.S., providing patient care, conducting research and offering continuing medical education in their field. With 50 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee and Texas, they continue to expand nationally in collaboration with Revelstoke Capital Partners.
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