San Antonio's behavioral health sector registered 78 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The area added 37 new providers this week, contributing to 53 new registrations this year. This total includes 72 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, signaling consistent growth in the regional workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 6 BCBA providers and 50 RBT providers. It is important to note that 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning they are counted in both categories and signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:8.3, suggesting a robust direct care workforce but a significant need for BCBA supervision capacity. Additionally, 12 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets beyond primary ABA roles, including other mental health professionals.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in San Antonio is predominantly female, with 58 practitioners, representing 81% of individual providers. 10 practitioners identify as male, making up 14%, and 4 practitioners identify as nonbinary, comprising 6%. Community Options, Inc. appeared twice in the registry, indicating its presence in the local organizational landscape. The ongoing influx of new providers, particularly RBTs, suggests a growing demand for and access to direct behavioral health services in San Antonio, though the BCBA ratio highlights a potential bottleneck in advanced supervision.
