Houston's behavioral health sector saw 69 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. This influx includes 28 providers newly registered this week and 33 throughout the year. The new registrations comprise 45 individual practitioners and 24 organizations, signaling a consistent expansion of the city's behavioral health infrastructure.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data reveals 4 BCBAs and 13 RBTs among the new individual providers. Notably, there were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of approximately 3.25 RBTs for every BCBA indicates a healthy capacity for clinical supervision, which is crucial for delivering high-quality ABA services. While other credentials like LCSW (7) and LPC (5) also appeared, the ABA-specific numbers highlight growth in this specialized area.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Houston continues to be predominantly female, with 40 female providers accounting for 89% of the total. Male providers made up the remaining 11%, with 5 male providers. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or individual clinicians entering the market. This consistent growth in both individual practitioners and organizations, particularly within the ABA field, points to an expanding workforce ready to meet local demand.
