Hawaii added 32 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 19 new additions this week. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, it signifies a localized expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce, with 29 individuals and 3 organizations contributing to service capacity.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA sector, the data shows 4 BCBA credentials and 21 RBT credentials. It is important to note that 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career path where practitioners maintain both direct service and supervisory qualifications. This approximately 5:1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is typical for ABA service delivery, highlighting the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision. Additionally, 3 other behavioral health professionals were identified, holding credentials such as PHD, ABPP, CSAC, MA, LMHC, and LCSW.
Provider Demographics and Geographic Focus
Of the 29 individual providers, 23 (79%) are female, 3 (10%) are male, and 3 (10%) identify as nonbinary, reflecting the predominantly female composition often seen in behavioral health fields. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Provider activity is concentrated in cities such as Mililani, Waipahu, Honolulu, Kihei, and Kailua Kona.
This influx of providers, particularly RBTs, indicates a growing capacity for direct ABA services in Hawaii, though sustained BCBA growth remains essential for robust supervision and quality assurance.
