Columbus's behavioral health sector recorded 60 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This activity highlights Columbus as a steady contributor to the national behavioral health workforce. The new registrations include 35 providers added this week, contributing to a total of 37 providers new to the area this year. Of the total, 54 are individuals and 6 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
The data reveals a notable imbalance in ABA credentials within Columbus, with only 1 BCBA and 8 RBTs. No providers currently hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. This 8:1 RBT-to-BCBA ratio is higher than typical industry standards, suggesting a potential constraint on clinical supervision capacity for ABA services. Beyond ABA, the broader behavioral health landscape includes diverse credentials such as 3 LISWs, 2 LSWs, 1 LPC, 1 MSW, 1 CMS, 1 LCSW, 1 LPCC, 1 LISW-S, 1 PHD, 1 SLP, 1 CDCA, and 1 MSW LSW LICDC, indicating a variety of mental health and counseling professionals.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual practitioners, the workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 41 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. Male providers number 13, making up 24%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in the dataset, indicating a dispersed organizational presence rather than dominance by a few large entities.
The current credential distribution, particularly the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio, suggests that while there is a growing base of direct service providers, the area may face challenges in meeting the demand for qualified clinical supervision in ABA.
