North Carolina saw 157 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This steady influx indicates consistent growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, North Carolina added 87 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 7 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts can overlap, as evidenced by 3 individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The significant ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 12 RBTs for every BCBA, indicates a strong foundation for direct ABA service delivery but also points to a persistent need for more BCBA-level supervisors to meet growing demand and ensure adequate clinical oversight.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity
Among the 122 individual providers in this update, women constitute the majority at 74% (90 individuals), while men account for 16% (19 individuals), and 11% (13 individuals) identify as nonbinary. This reflects the broader trend of women dominating the behavioral health field. In terms of organizational activity, Precious Health and Wellness Spa Inc. was the only entity to appear multiple times, listed twice, suggesting focused expansion or new service lines.
This data suggests North Carolina is effectively building its direct ABA service capacity, but sustained efforts in BCBA credentialing will be crucial to ensure sufficient supervision and quality care across the state.
