Dallas's behavioral health sector saw 10 new providers added this week, representing 0% of the national total from the latest CMS NPI registry update. This update includes 8 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, indicating a mix of solo providers and clinical entities joining the local workforce.
Credential Breakdown
Among the new providers, the data shows 1 BCBA and 0 RBTs. There were also no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The majority of new individual credentials include 2 LCSWs, 1 LPC, 1 LPC-ASSOCIATE, 1 LPC, MAPC, and 1 LCDC. This mix suggests a broader intake of behavioral health professionals across various disciplines rather than a concentrated expansion of direct ABA service providers in this specific update.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Dallas is predominantly female, with 7 female providers making up 88% of the total, compared to 1 male provider, who accounts for 13%. No specific organizations were listed multiple times in this week's update. This week's data points to a diverse influx of behavioral health professionals in Dallas, contributing to the overall capacity for mental health and substance use services, rather than a significant expansion of the ABA workforce specifically.
