Chicago's behavioral health sector saw 29 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This consistent influx positions Chicago as an active hub for behavioral health services. The new registrations include 23 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, indicating a blend of solo practices and expanding clinical entities.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the 23 individual providers, 11 are RBTs, primarily identified by their taxonomy. This update shows no new BCBAs or dual BCBA+RBT credential holders. The absence of BCBAs among these new registrations suggests that these RBTs would rely on supervision from existing BCBAs not captured in this specific weekly update. Additionally, the new providers include 1 individual holding an IL state license, 1 individual with an LPC credential, 1 individual with an LCSW, and 1 individual holding a CADC credential, reflecting a broader scope of behavioral health specializations beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Chicago from this update is predominantly female, with 20 female providers accounting for 87% of the total. There are 2 male providers, making up 9%, and 1 nonbinary provider, representing 4%. No specific organizations were notably listed multiple times in this week's data. This data suggests a growing direct-care workforce in Chicago, but highlights a potential need for more supervisory BCBAs to support the expanding RBT pool.
