Charlotte's behavioral health sector saw 20 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. The city now hosts a total of 59 providers, comprising 39 individuals and 20 organizations, signaling a notable expansion in the region's behavioral health landscape.

ABA Credential Mix

Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBAs and 5 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. While the overall numbers are small, the ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a relatively balanced, though still developing, supervision capacity for ABA services. Beyond ABA, Charlotte also registered 3 Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associates (LCSWA) and 2 Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associates (LCMHCA), alongside other specialists like Speech-Language Pathologists.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in Charlotte is predominantly female, with 36 female providers making up 92% of the total, while 2 male providers account for 5% and 1 nonbinary provider for 3%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners. This influx of new providers across diverse behavioral health disciplines suggests a growing effort to enhance access to care in Charlotte.