Louisiana added 120 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This modest share suggests a consistent, rather than surging, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating a steady response to local demand for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 4 new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 15 new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that credential counts can overlap, as some professionals may hold multiple certifications. This week's data did not identify any providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of nearly four RBTs for every BCBA suggests a foundational capacity for direct service delivery, with BCBAs available to provide the necessary clinical supervision for a growing RBT workforce.
Provider Demographics and Organizations
Among the 102 individual providers, the workforce continues to be predominantly female, with women accounting for 87% (89 individuals). Male providers represent 12% (12 individuals), and 1% (1 individual) identified as nonbinary. On the organizational front, Divine Healing LLC and Thinktrek LLC were each listed twice, suggesting their active and expanding roles in the state's behavioral health ecosystem, potentially indicating multi-site operations or diverse service offerings.
Overall, this weekly data reflects a steady, if not rapid, growth in Louisiana's behavioral health workforce, with a particular emphasis on the RBT tier, which is crucial for expanding direct ABA service access across the state.
