Houston's behavioral health sector saw 46 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. This influx includes 28 individual practitioners and 18 organizations, signaling consistent growth and expanding capacity within the city's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the new registrations, Applied Behavior Analysis credentials show 5 BCBAs and 9 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as one provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every two RBTs suggests a healthy supervisory capacity, crucial for maintaining quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, the data also shows 3 new LPCs (Licensed Professional Counselors) and 1 LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), diversifying the behavioral health offerings.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Houston continues to be predominantly female, with 25 female providers accounting for 89% of the total, while 3 male providers constitute 11%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners. This consistent growth in both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs indicates a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in Houston, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
