San Antonio's behavioral health sector saw 25 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. The city now hosts a total of 43 providers, comprising 36 individuals and 7 organizations. This influx contributed less than 1% to the national weekly total, indicating a localized but consistent growth in the region's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a notable presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals, with 2 BCBAs and 16 RBTs. It is important to note that one provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression. The ratio of 8 RBTs per BCBA suggests a significant demand for supervisory capacity, which is critical for maintaining quality ABA services. The broader behavioral health landscape also includes 6 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), and other specialists such as Speech-Language Pathologists.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in San Antonio is predominantly female, with 32 female providers accounting for 89% of the total. There are 3 male providers (8%) and 1 nonbinary provider (3%). No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, and no city counts were inflated by corporate headquarters registrations, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners.
This data indicates a growing RBT workforce in San Antonio, underscoring the ongoing need for more BCBA supervisors to support the expanding demand for ABA services in the area.
