Austin's behavioral health sector saw 36 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national total for the week. This includes 27 individual practitioners and 9 organizations. 15 providers were newly registered this week, indicating ongoing activity in the city's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the ABA credential mix includes 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 6 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Notably, 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression from technician to supervisor. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a reasonable capacity for clinical supervision in ABA services. The broader behavioral health landscape also saw additions of 6 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and 3 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), among other specialties.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 21 female providers making up 78%. 4 male providers account for 15%, and 2 nonbinary providers represent 7%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations.
This data points to a steadily growing and diverse behavioral health workforce in Austin, with a healthy foundation for ABA service delivery.
