Dallas's behavioral health sector saw 33 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. The city added 21 new providers this week, contributing to 22 new registrations this year, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This growth includes 30 individuals and 3 organizations, indicating a steady expansion of the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within this influx, the data shows 2 BCBA providers and 11 RBT providers. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of approximately 1 BCBA to 5.5 RBTs suggests a potentially strained supervisory capacity for ABA services, which is crucial for RBTs to practice. Beyond ABA, 4 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse skill set, and the Dallas registry also includes other behavioral health professionals such as LCSW-S, LPC, and Mental Health Counselors.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Dallas shows a diverse gender distribution: 17 female practitioners, representing 57%; 5 male practitioners, making up 17%; and 8 nonbinary practitioners, accounting for 27%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. The significant number of new registrations, particularly among RBTs, suggests a growing demand for direct behavioral health services in Dallas, though the BCBA supervision ratio warrants attention for sustainable growth.
