Columbus's behavioral health sector saw 65 total providers added or updated in the latest CMS registry, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration indicates Columbus as a notable hub for behavioral health services. Of these, 26 providers were new this week, contributing to 29 new providers so far this year. The local workforce comprises 56 individual practitioners and 9 organizations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Among individual providers, the data shows a limited number of core ABA credentials, with 2 BCBAs and 6 RBTs. No providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, which typically signals career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1:3, suggests a tight supervisory capacity for ABA services in the area. The broader behavioral health landscape also includes 7 PhDs and 5 LISWs, indicating a diverse range of mental health and social work services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 45 female providers making up 80% of the total, compared to 11 male providers. Harmony Haven Behavioral Health Center, LLC was listed 3 times in the update, suggesting a notable organizational presence within the city. Additionally, 21 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a breadth of services offered beyond a single specialty.
This data suggests a growing, yet potentially supervision-constrained, ABA workforce in Columbus, embedded within a broader, female-dominated behavioral health landscape.
