Austin's behavioral health sector saw 32 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 19 new registrations this week. This represents less than 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 25 are individual practitioners and 7 are organizations. This consistent activity signals Austin's role as a dynamic regional hub for behavioral health services.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data indicates 1 BCBA and 5 RBTs among Austin's individual providers. This ratio of one BCBA to five RBTs suggests a need for increased supervisory capacity to support direct care providers and ensure robust clinical oversight. While no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week, 10 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations. Beyond ABA, the registry also includes other behavioral health professionals such as Professional Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 22 female providers accounting for 88%. There are 2 male providers, representing 8%, and 1 nonbinary provider, making up 4%. No specific multi-state ABA chains or other large organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a market composed of independent practices and smaller local clinics rather than dominance by a few large entities.
This snapshot of Austin's behavioral health landscape highlights ongoing growth, particularly in the RBT workforce, signaling increasing access to direct care services, though the BCBA-to-RBT ratio indicates an area for potential growth in supervisory roles.
