Austin's behavioral health sector registered 44 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This indicates a modest contribution to the overall national growth this period. Of these, 23 new providers registered this week, contributing to 24 new registrations this year. The total includes 33 individual practitioners and 11 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 4 BCBA providers and 7 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:1.75, suggesting a healthy supervision capacity for ABA services in the area. Beyond ABA-specific roles, Austin's behavioral health landscape also includes professionals with other credentials such as LCSWs, LPC-Associates, and Speech-Language Pathologists, broadening the scope of available care.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Austin is predominantly female, with 27 practitioners identifying as female, representing 82% of the individual total. 6 practitioners are male, making up 18%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. There were no specific organizations appearing multiple times in this update, suggesting a diverse landscape of independent providers and smaller clinics rather than dominance by multi-state chains. The consistent influx of new providers, particularly with a balanced BCBA to RBT ratio, suggests a stable foundation for expanding access to behavioral health services for families in Austin.
