Kansas's behavioral health sector saw 64 total providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This steady influx indicates continued, albeit moderate, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, signaling a consistent demand for services.
Workforce Composition
The credential mix for ABA professionals reveals 4 BCBA providers and 26 RBT providers. One individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning they are counted in both categories. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is typical in ABA, where a larger pool of RBTs provides direct care under the supervision of fewer BCBAs. Additionally, the data shows 4 LSCSW and 2 LPC credentials among other behavioral health providers. The update included 56 individual providers and 8 organizations.
Demographic Insights
Demographically, individual providers in Kansas are predominantly female, with 42 female providers accounting for 75% of the individual workforce. There are 12 male providers (21%) and 2 nonbinary providers (4%). Prominent multi-state ABA organizations are not notably featured in this specific weekly update. The new providers are concentrated in cities like Wichita, Osawatomie, Overland Park, Lawrence, and Olathe.
This data suggests a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery in Kansas, but also underscores the ongoing need for more BCBA-level supervisors to support the expanding RBT workforce and ensure quality care access across the state.
