Austin's behavioral health sector registered 39 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This indicates a relatively small contribution to the national weekly influx, though Austin saw 10 new providers register this week, contributing to 12 new registrations this year. The total includes 23 individual practitioners and 16 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 7 RBT providers but notably 0 BCBA providers and 0 dual-credentialed providers. This absence of BCBAs, who are mandated to supervise RBTs and oversee ABA programs, indicates a critical shortage in supervisory capacity. Without BCBAs, the ability to deliver ethical and effective ABA services to clients is severely constrained, despite the presence of RBTs. The broader behavioral health landscape includes professionals with credentials such as 3 LPCs, 2 LCSW-Ss, and others holding PHD, LMSW, and LCSW qualifications.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 20 female providers making up 87%, while 3 male providers account for 13%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. Notable organizations appearing multiple times include EDUCARE COMMUNITY LIVING CORPORATION - GULF COAST with 4 registrations and EDUCARE COMMUNITY LIVING - NORMAL LIFE, INC. with 3 registrations, suggesting their significant presence in the local behavioral health landscape. The current data points to a limited and imbalanced ABA workforce in Austin, particularly concerning the essential supervisory roles required for service delivery.
