Houston's behavioral health sector saw 69 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national total. This concentration signals Houston's role as a significant regional hub for behavioral health services. The local workforce comprises 48 individual practitioners and 21 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent providers and established clinical operations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong presence in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 5 BCBAs and 13 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 2.6 RBTs suggests a moderate supervision capacity, which is crucial for delivering high-quality ABA services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Houston is predominantly female, with 42 female providers making up 88% of the total. There are 5 male providers, accounting for 10%, and 1 nonbinary provider, representing 2%. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this update. This snapshot suggests a growing, female-dominated ABA workforce in Houston, vital for expanding access to care for families in the region.
