Columbus's behavioral health sector saw 22 new providers in the latest CMS update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant influx. All 22 providers were newly registered this week, comprising 21 individuals and 1 organization.
Credential and Taxonomy Overview
Regarding ABA-specific credentials, the update for Columbus shows 0 BCBAs and only 1 RBT. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This suggests a minimal direct addition to the city's ABA workforce this week. Beyond ABA, the new providers include 1 MA CCC-SLP and 1 QMHS. The broader taxonomies among the new individual providers indicate a diverse range of behavioral health specialties, including numerous acupuncturists and addiction counselors.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 15 female providers making up 71% of the total, compared to 6 male providers at 29%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update.
This data suggests that while Columbus is seeing an influx of diverse behavioral health professionals, the growth in the ABA-specific workforce, particularly at the supervisory BCBA level, was negligible this week, which could impact the expansion of ABA services in the area.
