Las Vegas's behavioral health sector saw 51 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating consistent activity in the region's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 25 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 31 new providers this year. The total includes 40 individual practitioners and 11 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 8 providers with BCBA credentials and 17 providers with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1 BCBA for every 2 RBTs, suggests a healthy capacity for supervision, crucial for maintaining quality ABA services. Additionally, the Las Vegas behavioral health landscape includes other professionals such as 1 CSW-I, 3 LMSW, 1 MSW, LCSW, 1 MA, CAGS, LCPC, 1 M.D., PH.D., 1 LCSW, and 1 MS, CCC-SLP.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Las Vegas is predominantly female, with 34 female providers accounting for 85% of the total. 5 male providers constitute 13%, and 1 nonbinary provider makes up 3%. "UNITED AT HOME" appeared twice in the registry, indicating its presence in the local market. The ongoing influx of new providers, particularly the 25 new registrations this week, suggests a growing behavioral health workforce in Las Vegas, potentially expanding access to care for local families.
