Columbus, Ohio's behavioral health sector saw a total of 50 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 42 are individual practitioners and 8 are organizations, with 22 new registrations this week alone.
ABA Credential Mix
Among the individual practitioners, the data shows 1 BCBA and 4 RBTs. There were no providers registered with dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week, which would typically signal career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of one BCBA to four RBTs suggests a developing supervision capacity within the ABA sector in Columbus. Beyond ABA, the registry also included other behavioral health professionals, such as LISWs, LPCCs, and a COUNSELOR TRAINEE, reflecting a broader behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Key Organizations
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 34 female providers accounting for 81% of the total, while 8 male providers constitute 19%. Notably, HELPING HANDS ALL WAYS appeared 3 times in the registry, suggesting a significant operational presence for this organization in the Columbus area. There were no cities where corporate headquarters registrations inflated provider counts.
The recent influx of new registrations, particularly among RBTs, alongside a limited number of BCBAs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in Columbus, with potential for increased need for supervisory BCBAs to support this expansion.
