Charlotte's behavioral health sector recorded 54 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The area saw 20 new providers registered this week, contributing to 25 new registrations this year. This total includes 45 individual practitioners and 9 organizations, indicating a steady expansion of the local behavioral health workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual practitioner data, Charlotte registered 4 BCBA providers and 12 RBT providers. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of 1:3, suggesting that each BCBA supervises an average of three RBTs. This ratio is common in the industry and highlights the critical role BCBAs play in overseeing direct care. Additionally, 15 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles, including other mental health and speech-language pathology professionals.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Charlotte is predominantly female, with 44 practitioners, accounting for 98% of individual providers. Only 1 practitioner identifies as male, making up 2%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry. The consistent addition of new providers, particularly RBTs and other behavioral health specialists, suggests a growing demand for and access to a range of behavioral health services in the Charlotte area.
