Charlotte's behavioral health sector registered a total of 54 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 24 new registrations this week alone. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling Charlotte's consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 40 are individual practitioners and 14 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBAs and 12 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of 1 BCBA for every 4 RBTs suggests a moderate but potentially strained supervisory capacity, which is crucial for maintaining the quality and compliance of ABA services. Beyond ABA, Charlotte also saw registrations for other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LCSWAs, 4 provisional Mental Health Counselors (LCMHCA and LCMHC-A), 1 BCABA, 1 LCMHC, 1 MSED, LPC, LCMHCHA, and 2 Speech-Language Pathologists.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Charlotte is predominantly female, with 37 female providers accounting for 93% of the total. 2 male providers make up 5%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary (3%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The addition of 24 new providers this week, contributing to 26 new registrations this year, indicates a growing behavioral health workforce in Charlotte, suggesting expanding access to care.
