Alabama added 33 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. All new providers this week were also new for the year, indicating a consistent, albeit modest, influx of professionals into the state's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the update includes 11 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that some providers may hold multiple credentials or taxonomies; however, no individuals in this specific update reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.67 to 1, suggests a foundational capacity for direct ABA service delivery, with RBTs providing services under BCBA supervision.
Provider Demographics
Among the 29 individual providers, women constitute the majority, accounting for 20 individuals or 69%. Male providers total 7 individuals (24%), while 2 individuals (7%) identify as nonbinary. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating a diverse range of new entities rather than significant expansion from a single large chain.
This data suggests a steady, if small, growth in Alabama's ABA workforce, particularly at the direct service level, which is crucial for expanding access to care across the state.
