Charlotte's behavioral health sector saw a total of 71 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 16 new registrations this week. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating Charlotte's consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 56 are individual practitioners and 15 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 7 BCBAs and 10 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately one BCBA for every 1.4 RBTs, suggests a robust supervisory capacity crucial for quality ABA service delivery. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other professionals, including 3 M.S. CCC-SLPs and 3 LCSWs.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Charlotte is predominantly female, with 50 female providers accounting for 89% of the total. There are 4 male providers (7%) and 2 nonbinary providers (4%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry for Charlotte.
This data suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Charlotte, particularly strong in its BCBA-to-RBT supervision ratio, which bodes well for local access to ABA and related services.
