Austin's behavioral health sector saw 31 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. This activity indicates a focused local growth in behavioral health services. The new additions include 24 individual practitioners and 7 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and expanding clinic operations.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the individual providers, the data shows 2 BCBAs and 8 RBTs. Notably, there were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is 1:4, which suggests a need for strong supervisory capacity to support the RBT workforce, a critical component for delivering Applied Behavior Analysis services. Additionally, 6 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations or integrated care approaches within Austin's behavioral health landscape.
Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 18 female providers accounting for 75% of the total. Male providers number 4, comprising 17%, while 2 providers identified as nonbinary, representing 8%. This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in many behavioral health fields. The continued influx of new providers, with 17 new entries this week and 19 this year, suggests a growing demand for behavioral health services and an expanding workforce in the Austin area.
