Kansas registered 105 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 40 new providers were added this week. This steady influx indicates ongoing growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting a consistent demand for services and a responsive workforce.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, Kansas's data shows 12 BCBA credentials and 34 RBT credentials. Notably, 4 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating professionals capable of providing both direct service and supervision. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 2.8 to 1, suggests a healthy balance for effective supervision within ABA clinics, especially with dual-credentialed professionals contributing to both roles. Beyond ABA, other significant behavioral health credentials include 9 LSCSWs, 8 LPCs, and 5 LMSWs, highlighting a diverse professional landscape.
Provider Demographics
Of the 92 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 81 (88%) are female, 10 (11%) are male, and 1 (1%) identified as nonbinary. This strong female majority aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health field. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a varied employer landscape rather than dominance by a few large chains in this particular update.
The continued growth and diverse professional mix in Kansas's behavioral health sector are crucial for expanding access to critical services and addressing the evolving workforce demands across the state.
