Columbus's behavioral health sector saw 40 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 0% of the national total for the week. This influx includes 30 individual practitioners and 10 organizations. Notably, 21 providers were newly registered this week, indicating a recent surge in the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual provider data, the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) workforce in Columbus includes 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 7 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials. This ratio of approximately 2.3 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a moderate capacity for clinical supervision within the local ABA community. Beyond ABA, the new providers also include professionals with credentials such as 2 LSWs, 2 LPCCs, 1 LCSW, and 1 PHD, reflecting a diverse behavioral health landscape. Additionally, 13 providers reported holding multiple taxonomies, indicating varied specializations.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 23 female providers making up 77% of the total. Male providers accounted for the remaining 7 practitioners, or 23%. "JOHNSON YOUTH AND FAMILY BEHAVIORAL SERVICES LLC" was the only organization to appear multiple times in this week's data, with 2 registrations. This data suggests a growing, female-dominated behavioral health workforce in Columbus, with a steady expansion of ABA services.
