Chicago's behavioral health sector saw 78 providers in the latest CMS update, with 27 newly registered this week. This represents 1% of the national total for the week, contributing to 30 new providers in the city this year. The additions include 56 individual practitioners and 22 organizations, reflecting a diverse mix of behavioral health professionals entering the Chicago market.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the new individual providers, the data shows 8 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). There were no providers holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials this week. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a potential need for more BCBAs to provide supervision for the growing RBT workforce. Beyond ABA, the update also highlights a significant number of other behavioral health professionals, including 10 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and 6 Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPCs), signaling broad growth across mental health disciplines.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce is predominantly female, with 47 female providers accounting for 84% of new registrations, while 9 male providers make up 16%. Maryville Academy was a notable organization, appearing twice in the new registrations. There were no city counts inflated by corporate headquarters registrations in this data for Chicago.
This data suggests a growing behavioral health workforce in Chicago, with a particular emphasis on clinical social work and counseling, and a continued expansion of the RBT pool in ABA services.
