Austin's behavioral health sector registered 31 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a small but active contribution to overall national growth this period. Of these, 20 individual practitioners and 11 organizations were added, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and established clinics in the area.
Credential Mix and Supervision
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data shows 1 BCBA and 2 RBTs among the individual providers. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This 1:2 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a strong supervisory capacity for the existing RBT workforce, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, the update also included a significant number of other behavioral health professionals, such as 3 LCSWs, 2 LPCs, and other counseling and speech-language pathology credentials, indicating a diverse behavioral health landscape in Austin.
Workforce Demographics and Key Organizations
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 15 female providers making up 75% of the total, while 5 male providers account for 25%. Notably, MINDFULLY TEXAS LLC appeared 4 times in this update, suggesting a significant expansion or registration activity from this organization within the clinical social worker taxonomy.
Overall, this week's data for Austin highlights a diverse behavioral health sector with a small but well-supervised ABA component, alongside growth in other counseling and social work disciplines, suggesting varied access points for behavioral health services in the region.
