Kansas added 57 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This modest concentration suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health sector, indicating consistent demand and a gradual expansion of services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 24 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that these credential counts can overlap, as one individual in this update holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression from direct service provider to supervisor. The nearly 8-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs signals a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery, but also underscores the ongoing demand for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and quality of care for clients.
Provider Demographics
Among the 52 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 38 women accounting for 73%. Eight male providers make up 15%, and six individuals identify as nonbinary, representing 12%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health industry.
The consistent influx of RBTs, supported by a smaller but crucial number of BCBAs, suggests a continued effort to expand direct ABA service capacity across Kansas.
