Kansas's behavioral health sector added 80 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. This activity reflects a significant recent surge, with 39 new this week comprising nearly all of the 41 providers added so far this year. The group consists of 69 individuals and 11 organizations, with provider activity concentrated in cities including Overland Park, Wichita, and Olathe.
Credential Breakdown
Within the ABA field, the update includes **35 RBTs** and **5 BCBAs**. These counts overlap, as 1 dual-credentialed provider is included in both totals, a common sign of career progression from technician to supervisor. The resulting 7-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a healthy supervision capacity that aligns with industry standards. The cohort also includes a variety of other mental health professionals, such as licensed clinical social workers (LSCSW) and licensed clinical professional counselors (LCPC).
Workforce Demographics
Among the 69 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 56 female providers making up 81% of the total. Male providers account for 13%, and nonbinary providers represent 6% of the individuals in this update. No single organization, such as a large multi-state ABA chain, appeared multiple times in this week's data.
This influx of RBTs, supported by a proportional number of supervisors, suggests Kansas is effectively scaling its direct ABA service capacity to meet local demand.
