Kansas saw 48 behavioral health providers listed in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. Of these, 24 were new registrations this week, though this represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than widespread surge in provider activity for the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the update shows 2 providers with BCBA credentials and 19 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential categories can overlap, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression. The resulting 9.5-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a strong base for direct service delivery but also highlights a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA care and expanding access.
Provider Demographics
Of the 42 individual providers in Kansas, 34 (81%) are female, 6 (14%) are male, and 2 (5%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed across the behavioral health workforce. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or individual additions.
The modest growth in Kansas's behavioral health workforce, particularly the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio, suggests a need for continued focus on developing supervisory-level professionals to support expanding ABA service access and ensure adequate oversight across the state.
