Las Vegas's behavioral health sector recorded 48 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration indicates a consistent level of activity within the region's behavioral health workforce. Notably, 24 new providers registered this week, contributing to 25 new registrations this year, signifying a significant recent influx. The total includes 40 individual practitioners and 8 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual practitioner pool, the data shows 5 BCBA providers and 21 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA-to-RBT ratio of approximately 1:4.2, suggesting a growing but still developing supervisory capacity essential for delivering quality ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the Las Vegas area also registered professionals with other credentials, including a PH.D., RN, CPC, and various social work and counseling licenses, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health support.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Las Vegas is predominantly female, with 33 practitioners identifying as female, representing 83% of the total. 6 practitioners are male, making up 15%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary, at 3%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting a diverse landscape of independent providers and smaller clinics rather than a strong presence of multi-state chains. The substantial number of new RBTs, particularly this week, points to an expanding direct care workforce, which is crucial for increasing access to behavioral health services in the Las Vegas area.
