North Carolina recorded 455 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 5% of the national weekly total. Of these, 219 were new this week. This consistent activity indicates a growing behavioral health sector in the state, driven by increasing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 32 BCBA credentials and 116 RBT credentials. Notably, 3 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression. The presence of 1 LBA credential, a state-level license layered on top of the BCBA, further highlights the professionalization of the field in North Carolina. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a robust pipeline of direct service providers, though the demand for BCBA supervisors remains high to support this growing RBT workforce and ensure quality supervision.

Provider Demographics

Of the 380 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 328 (86%) identifying as female, 36 (9%) as male, and 16 (4%) as nonbinary. Only one organization, FOUNDATION HEALTH SYSTEMS LLC, appeared multiple times, with 2 entries, suggesting a diverse employer landscape rather than dominance by a few large chains in this specific update.

This data collectively points to North Carolina's expanding behavioral health workforce, with a particular emphasis on growing the ABA direct service provider base, which is crucial for increasing access to care.