North Carolina added 141 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This consistent contribution indicates a steady growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, signaling ongoing demand for services across various disciplines.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the ABA sector, the data shows 4 new BCBAs and 50 new RBTs. It's important to note that these counts can overlap, as some individuals may hold multiple credentials or taxonomies; the data indicates 17 providers listed multiple taxonomies. There were no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at 50 to 4, highlights a strong influx of direct service providers, which is crucial for expanding ABA service capacity, though it also emphasizes the need for sufficient BCBA supervision.
Provider Demographics
Among the 119 individual providers, women comprise the majority at 91 individuals, or 76%. Men account for 12 individuals (10%), while 16 individuals (13%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a broad distribution of new organizational enrollments rather than a concentration in a few large entities.
This week's data underscores North Carolina's continued expansion in behavioral health, particularly within ABA, with a robust pipeline of RBTs ready to deliver direct services, supported by a smaller but vital addition of BCBAs.
