Houston's behavioral health sector saw 77 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The city added 38 new providers this week, contributing to 46 new registrations this year, indicating robust growth. This total comprises 57 individual practitioners and 20 organizations, signaling a dynamic and expanding regional workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 6 BCBA providers and 17 RBT providers. One individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role and is counted in both categories. This BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:2.8 suggests a developing but potentially strained supervision capacity for ABA services in the area. Beyond ABA, Houston's behavioral health landscape also includes 6 LPCs and 4 LCSWs, with 20 providers reporting multiple taxonomies, reflecting a diverse skill set across mental health disciplines.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Houston is predominantly female, with 45 practitioners, representing 79% of individual providers. 12 practitioners identify as male, making up 21%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry. The consistent influx of new providers, particularly RBTs, underscores a growing demand for behavioral health services and highlights the ongoing need for a robust supervisory infrastructure in Houston's ABA community.
