North Carolina added 325 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 4% of the national total. This consistent activity indicates a growing demand for behavioral health services and a steady influx of professionals into the state's workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

The update includes 59 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 22 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts can overlap, as some individuals hold multiple certifications; notably, 1 provider reported both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression. This roughly 2.7-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a foundational capacity for direct ABA service delivery under supervision.

Provider Demographics

Of the 250 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 209 identifying as female (84%). Male providers account for 29 individuals (12%), and 12 individuals (5%) identify as nonbinary. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse landscape of new and expanding practices rather than dominance by a few large entities.

The continued growth in both RBTs and BCBAs, alongside a diverse organizational entry, points to expanding access to ABA services across North Carolina.