Columbus's behavioral health sector added 25 new providers this week, contributing to a total of 39 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized but significant addition to the behavioral health workforce. Of these, 34 are individual practitioners and 5 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 1 BCBA and 5 RBTs. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of supervisors to direct care providers is relatively tight, highlighting the critical need for BCBA supervision to support the growing RBT workforce and ensure quality ABA service delivery. Beyond ABA, Columbus also saw registrations for 3 LISWs, 1 LSW, LCDCIII, 2 LPCs, 1 LPCC-S, and 1 LPCC, reflecting a diverse behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Columbus is predominantly female, with 25 female providers accounting for 74% of the total, while 9 male providers constitute 26%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Additionally, 6 providers were registered with multiple taxonomies, suggesting a broad scope of practice among some professionals. The influx of new RBTs suggests an expansion of direct care capacity, but the low number of BCBAs indicates a potential bottleneck for supervision in the Columbus ABA market.
