Kansas added 76 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national total. This modest but consistent growth indicates a steady expansion of behavioral health services within the state, reflecting ongoing efforts to meet local demand.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis sector, the update shows 5 providers with BCBA credentials and 37 providers with RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals recorded as holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this dataset, which can sometimes signal career progression. The resulting ratio of approximately 7.4 RBTs per BCBA is a common operational ratio in ABA clinics. While this indicates a solid base for direct service delivery, it also underscores the vital importance of BCBA supervisors to oversee RBTs, maintain clinical quality, and enable further expansion of ABA services across the state.
Provider Demographics and Locations
Among the 64 individual providers, the workforce remains predominantly female, with 53 (83%) identifying as female. Eight (13%) are male, and three (5%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations were notably repeated in this week's new registrations. Geographically, new providers are concentrated in key urban and suburban areas, with Lenexa, Overland Park, and Wichita appearing as top cities for new enrollments. Furthermore, 13 providers reported multiple taxonomies, suggesting a diverse range of specializations or roles among the new registrants.
This snapshot of Kansas's behavioral health workforce highlights a growing RBT pipeline, essential for direct care. However, sustained efforts to increase the number of BCBAs will be critical to ensure adequate supervision and broaden access to quality ABA therapy throughout the state.
