Kansas saw 72 behavioral health providers added to the CMS NPI registry this week, representing 1% of the national total. Of these, 33 were new enrollments this week, signaling a consistent, albeit modest, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce. This steady growth is crucial for addressing local demand for services.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data indicates 5 providers hold BCBA credentials and 20 providers hold RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This credential mix, with a higher number of RBTs, suggests a strong base of direct service providers, which requires adequate BCBA supervision to maintain quality and ethical standards in ABA therapy. The presence of state-level LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) credentials among some BCBAs further strengthens the regulatory framework for ABA in Kansas.
Provider Demographics and Organizations
Of the 62 individual providers, 52 (84%) are female, 9 (15%) are male, and 1 (2%) identifies as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in behavioral health. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or individual practitioners contributing to the state's growth rather than dominant multi-state chains.
This consistent influx of behavioral health professionals, particularly within the ABA field, indicates Kansas's ongoing efforts to expand access to critical services and address workforce needs across the state.
