North Carolina saw 379 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 4% of the national total. This consistent influx signals sustained growth and a significant demand for behavioral health services within the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data shows 22 providers with BCBA credentials and 75 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential categories can overlap, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from technician to supervisor. The approximate 3.4-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a relatively balanced supervision capacity compared to some other regions, which is crucial for maintaining high-quality and ethical ABA service delivery and supporting the professional development of RBTs.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Of the 305 individual providers, 252 (83%) are female, 35 (11%) are male, and 18 (6%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health workforce. On the organizational front, BHW Diagnostics was a notable entity, appearing 2 times in the new registrations, indicating its presence in the state's provider network.

This continued growth in North Carolina's behavioral health workforce, particularly within the ABA sector, suggests an expanding capacity for care. Maintaining a healthy BCBA-to-RBT ratio will be key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality ABA service delivery across the state.