Alabama saw a total of **65 behavioral health providers** added to the CMS NPI registry in the latest weekly update, representing **1%** of the national total. This concentration suggests a steady, albeit smaller, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce expansion, with **40 providers** newly enrolled this week, matching the year-to-date total for the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Focusing on the ABA workforce, Alabama's individual and organizational providers include **5 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)** and **18 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs)**. No providers were identified as holding both BCBA and RBT credentials concurrently. This results in a ratio of approximately 3.6 RBTs per BCBA, which indicates a healthy supervision capacity within the state. A strong ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is crucial for ensuring that RBTs receive adequate oversight and support, maintaining the quality of ABA services.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual behavioral health workforce in Alabama is predominantly female, with **39 female providers** accounting for **76%** of the total. Male providers number **7** (**14%**), while **5 providers** (**10%**) identify as nonbinary. There were no specific organizations listed multiple times as notable employers in this dataset. Additionally, **8 providers** are registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations and service offerings beyond core ABA within the state.
This data suggests a growing and well-supported RBT workforce in Alabama, which is vital for expanding access to direct ABA therapy services across the state.
