Tennessee's behavioral health sector saw 119 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This moderate concentration suggests steady, consistent growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. The new additions include 99 individuals and 20 organizations.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the ABA workforce, the update shows 14 providers holding BCBA credentials and 29 providers holding RBT credentials. One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating career progression from technician to supervisor. Additionally, one provider holds the state-level LBA license alongside their BCBA credential, signifying state recognition. The ratio of RBT credentials to BCBA credentials is approximately 2:1, which suggests a healthy capacity for supervision within the state's ABA workforce. It is important to note that 27 providers in this update listed multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse skill set or specialization beyond a single credential.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 76 women making up 77% of the total. 16 men account for 16%, and 7 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 7%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. New providers are concentrated in major urban centers like Nashville, Clarksville, Knoxville, Memphis, and Murfreesboro.
This data indicates a growing and well-supervised ABA workforce in Tennessee, particularly with a favorable RBT to BCBA credential ratio, supporting increased access to services across the state.
