San Antonio's behavioral health sector saw 54 providers added in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. A significant 35 providers were newly registered this week alone, signaling a concentrated burst of activity in the city. This group includes 49 individual practitioners and 5 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the new individual and organizational providers, the data shows 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 27 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). This implies a ratio of 9 RBTs for every BCBA. Given that BCBAs are responsible for supervising RBTs, this ratio suggests a significant need for supervisory capacity to support the growing RBT workforce in San Antonio. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. Beyond ABA, the update also included 4 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and 2 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs).
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce is predominantly female, with 43 female providers making up 88% of the 49 individuals. Male providers numbered 5, accounting for 10%, and 1 nonbinary provider was also reported, representing 2%. No single organization appeared multiple times with new provider registrations in this week's data. This influx of RBTs, alongside a smaller number of BCBAs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in San Antonio, potentially outpacing the growth of supervisory roles.
