Texas added 608 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 6% of the national total. This consistent influx of new providers signals robust activity and a significant demand for behavioral health services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 48 BCBA credentials and 150 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 7 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting a career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 3.1 RBT for every BCBA suggests a reasonable capacity for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, crucial for expanding ABA access.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 468 individual providers, 85% are female (396), 11% are male (53), and 4% identify as nonbinary (19), a gender distribution consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, Green Oaks Hospital Subsidiary LP appeared 3 times in new registrations, indicating its active presence and potential expansion efforts in the Texas provider landscape.

This steady growth in the provider workforce, particularly among RBTs, suggests Texas is making strides to meet the increasing need for behavioral health and ABA services statewide.