Alabama added 64 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. This concentration suggests a steady, albeit smaller, growth trajectory compared to larger states, indicating a consistent demand for services within Alabama.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA sector, the update shows 3 providers holding BCBA credentials and 15 providers with RBT credentials. It's important to note that one of the BCBAs also holds an LBA license, indicating state-level recognition. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The 5-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a relatively balanced direct service workforce for the state's current intake, but also highlights the critical role of each BCBA in supervising multiple technicians to maintain service quality and capacity.
Provider Demographics
Of the 47 individual providers, 42 (89%) are female, 4 (9%) are male, and 1 (2%) identifies as nonbinary. On the organizational front, BMX Health LLC appeared 2 times in the new registrations, suggesting its active presence in the state's behavioral health landscape.
This data indicates a growing, predominantly female, workforce in Alabama's behavioral health sector, with a particular emphasis on direct care roles, which is crucial for expanding access to ABA services across the state.
