Louisiana added 36 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This modest influx suggests a steady, rather than rapid, expansion in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating a potentially stable but slowly growing market for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the data shows 13 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and two BCBA-level professionals. These include one Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and one BCBA with a Louisiana state license (LBA). These counts reflect individuals holding these credentials, and it's important to note that a provider may hold multiple credentials or be listed under various taxonomies. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The ratio of RBTs to BCBA-level professionals, at approximately 6.5 to 1, highlights a strong base for direct service delivery, though the limited number of new BCBAs may pose challenges for expanding supervisory capacity.
Provider Demographics and Activity
Among the 32 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 88% of new enrollments, while 13% are male. No nonbinary providers were listed. The 4 new organizations did not include any multi-state ABA chains or entities appearing multiple times. New providers are concentrated in cities like Baton Rouge, Monroe, and Lake Charles.
The current trend of new RBTs outpacing BCBAs in Louisiana indicates a continued focus on direct service provision, but also signals a potential bottleneck in supervisory roles that could limit overall ABA access.
