Kentucky registered a total of 86 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This modest concentration indicates a developing but active behavioral health sector within the state. This week saw the addition of 1 new provider, contributing to a year-to-date total of 45 new providers for Kentucky, reflecting ongoing, albeit gradual, expansion in its behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Insights
Delving into the credential mix, the data shows 7 professionals holding BCBA credentials and 10 individuals with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying a dual capacity for direct service and supervision. With 7 BCBAs and 10 RBTs, Kentucky's ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, roughly 1.4:1, suggests a relatively balanced foundational structure for supervision in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, despite the overall smaller numbers. Notably, 2 of the BCBAs also hold the state-level LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) credential, which is crucial for independent practice and billing in Kentucky.
Demographics and Organizational Footprint
The workforce demographics highlight a significant female presence, with 60 female providers accounting for 91% of the individual workforce, compared to 6 male providers making up 9%. Among organizational entities, "SOLUTIONS HEALTH INC" appeared 2 times in the registry, indicating a notable presence for this organization within the state. Furthermore, 27 providers hold multiple taxonomies, suggesting a diverse range of specializations and integrated service capabilities within Kentucky's behavioral health community. The overall registry includes 66 individuals and 20 organizations.
This data suggests that Kentucky's behavioral health workforce, particularly in ABA, is predominantly female and, while small in absolute numbers, possesses a healthy supervisory structure for potential future growth in service access.
