North Carolina saw 388 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. Of these, 185 were new this week and 204 were new this year, signaling a consistent and significant expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

The latest update reveals 27 BCBA credentials and 86 RBT credentials among North Carolina's behavioral health providers. Notably, 4 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression from direct service provider to supervisor. This approximately 3-to-1 ratio of RBT to BCBA credentials suggests a solid base for direct service delivery, but also highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervisors to maintain quality care and expand capacity.

Provider Demographics

Of the 388 total providers, 308 individuals and 80 organizations were registered. Among individual providers, 266 (86%) female, 32 (10%) male, and 10 (3%) nonbinary providers were noted. 'CAROLINAS HOME CARE AGENCY, INC.' was a notable organization, appearing 3 times in the new registrations.

This consistent growth in North Carolina's behavioral health workforce, particularly in ABA-related credentials, suggests improving access to care, though the ongoing need for BCBA supervision remains a key factor for sustainable expansion.