North Carolina saw 345 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This consistent, albeit moderate, influx suggests steady growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services across its communities.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 27 BCBA credentials and 77 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential categories are not mutually exclusive, as 4 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often signaling career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights the critical need for BCBA supervisors to support the growing number of direct service providers, ensuring adequate supervision capacity for quality ABA therapy.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity

Of the 275 individual providers, 234 (85%) are female, 33 (12%) are male, and 8 (3%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. Among organizational registrations, "THOUGHTS 2 VISIONS VISIONS 2 REALITY" and "COASTAL HORIZONS CENTER, INC." each appeared twice, suggesting their active presence or expansion efforts within North Carolina's behavioral health landscape.

This data collectively points to a growing and evolving behavioral health workforce in North Carolina, crucial for expanding access to critical care across the state.