Kentucky reported a total of 117 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. This week saw 1 new provider join the ranks, bringing the year-to-date new provider count for the state to 43. Of the total, 92 are individuals and 25 are organizations, indicating a diverse mix of practice structures across the state.
Credential Landscape
Within the ABA-specific workforce, Kentucky lists 4 providers with BCBA credentials and 13 providers with RBT credentials. It's important to note that 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning this individual is counted in both categories. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1:3.25, highlights a common industry challenge where RBTs, who provide direct care, require supervision from BCBAs. Other prominent behavioral health credentials in the state include 16 providers with LCSW and 13 providers with LPCC, reflecting a broader mental health professional base beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics and Presence
The individual provider workforce in Kentucky is predominantly female, with 76 individuals accounting for 83% of the gender-identified professionals. Male providers number 15, making up 16%, and 1 nonbinary provider accounts for 1%. Noteworthy organizations appearing in the data include ANTOINETTE'S TCM SERVICES LLC, which is listed 2 times. Provider activity is concentrated in key urban centers like Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Bowling Green, and Richmond. This data suggests a growing, albeit still developing, ABA workforce in Kentucky, with potential for increased BCBA capacity to support the RBT workforce and expand access to services.
