San Antonio's behavioral health sector registered 45 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This consistent activity signals San Antonio's growing demand for behavioral health services. Of these, 27 new providers registered this week, contributing to 30 new registrations this year. The total includes 43 individual practitioners and 2 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 2 BCBA providers and 23 RBT providers. There were no dual-credentialed BCBA+RBT providers in this update. One provider holds both BCBA and LBA credentials, reflecting state licensure in addition to national certification. This ratio of supervising BCBAs to direct-care RBTs is relatively low, suggesting a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, which is critical for RBTs to deliver services. The broader behavioral health landscape in San Antonio also includes professionals with credentials such as LPC (3 providers), LCSW (1 provider), and PH.D. (1 provider), indicating a diverse range of mental health support beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in San Antonio is predominantly female, with 34 female providers accounting for 79% of the total. 5 male providers constitute 12%, and 4 nonbinary providers make up 9%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting a varied landscape of independent practices and smaller entities rather than dominance by large multi-state chains. This data suggests a continued expansion of the behavioral health workforce in San Antonio, particularly in direct-care roles, which is vital for increasing access to services in the region.
