Columbus's behavioral health sector saw 90 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national total. This concentration signals Columbus's role as a significant regional hub for behavioral health services. The local workforce comprises 84 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, reflecting a blend of independent providers and established clinical operations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a specific mix of Applied Behavior Analysis credentials. There are 3 BCBAs and 12 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of one BCBA for every four RBTs suggests a relatively lean supervisory capacity for ABA services, which is crucial for the oversight and quality assurance of RBT-delivered care.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 65 female providers making up 77% of the total. There are 18 male providers, accounting for 21%, and 1 nonbinary provider, representing 1%. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this update. This data suggests a growing, though supervision-constrained, ABA workforce in Columbus, indicating potential opportunities for BCBA growth to meet demand.
