Louisiana saw 119 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This consistent influx of professionals indicates a growing commitment to expanding behavioral health services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 BCBA credentials and 24 RBT credentials. It is important to clarify that these counts are based on listed credentials and may not represent the full scope of licensed professionals, especially since no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, with significantly more RBTs, highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervisors to ensure high-quality ABA therapy and support the expanding direct service workforce.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Among the 97 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 83 (86%) identifying as female. 12 (12%) are male, and 2 (2%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is common across many behavioral health fields. Notable organizations appearing multiple times in the registry include Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, Moreau Physical Therapy Inc., and Allied Health Management, each with 2 entries, suggesting their active involvement in service provision.

This data underscores a steady expansion of Louisiana's behavioral health workforce, particularly in roles supporting direct service delivery, which is crucial for improving access to care and addressing the state's behavioral health needs.