Hawaii saw the addition of 30 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This small share indicates a relatively modest, yet concentrated, influx of behavioral health professionals for the state this week. Notably, 16 new providers were added this week, comprising a significant portion of the current total. Of these, 26 are individual practitioners and 4 are organizations.
Credential Snapshot
The credential mix in Hawaii reveals a strong emphasis on direct-care ABA services. There is 1 BCBA registered, alongside 14 RBTs. This ratio of 1 BCBA to 14 RBTs suggests a potential for high demand on BCBA supervision capacity, which is critical for RBT practice. There were no providers holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials in this update. Beyond ABA, the new registrations also included other mental health professionals, such as 2 LMHCs and 2 LCSWs, indicating a broader need for behavioral health services.
Workforce Demographics
The demographic data shows a predominantly female workforce among the newly registered individuals, with 24 female providers making up 92% of the individual registrants, compared to 2 male providers representing 8%. No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse and fragmented landscape of new entries rather than a single large employer making multiple new hires. This data highlights the significant role women play in Hawaii's growing behavioral health sector.
The data from this week suggests a notable expansion of Hawaii's direct ABA workforce, particularly at the RBT level, which will require careful monitoring of supervisory capacity to ensure quality of care and sustainable growth.
