Dallas’s behavioral health sector saw 39 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 7 new providers added this week. This activity, comprising 37 individuals and 2 organizations, contributed 0% to the national weekly total, signaling localized but steady growth in the area's workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among the individual practitioners, the data reveals 7 BCBAs and 3 RBTs. Notably, no providers reported holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously this week. This ratio of more BCBAs than RBTs is unusual for typical ABA service delivery models, where RBTs provide direct care under BCBA supervision. This could indicate a robust supervisory capacity within the Dallas market, or that many BCBAs are engaged in roles beyond direct RBT supervision, such as consulting, assessment, or program development. It's important to note that these counts reflect specific credentials and taxonomies and are not mutually exclusive with other professional licenses. For instance, seven providers are also credentialed as Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), indicating a significant presence of mental health counseling services alongside ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual workforce in Dallas is predominantly female, with 28 female providers accounting for 76% of the total, while nine male providers make up 24%. The two registered organizations are WELL SIMPLY LLC and TEXAS SCOTTISH RITE HOSPITAL FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN. A notable 19 providers reported multiple taxonomies, suggesting a diverse skill set among nearly half of the area's practitioners. This week's data points to a growing and diverse behavioral health workforce in Dallas, with a particularly high concentration of supervisory-level ABA professionals.
