Illinois contributed 280 behavioral health providers to the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. Of these, 116 were new enrollments this week, signaling consistent growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. This concentration highlights Illinois as a notable, albeit not dominant, contributor to the national expansion of healthcare providers.

Credential Mix

The ABA workforce in Illinois shows a clear structure with 10 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 50 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) identified by credential. This 5:1 RBT-to-BCBA ratio indicates a robust capacity for BCBAs to supervise RBTs, which is crucial for delivering quality ABA services. One provider also holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career path. It is important to note that 60 providers in this update reported multiple taxonomies or credentials, meaning these categories are not mutually exclusive.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider demographic data reveals a workforce largely composed of women, with 175 female providers accounting for 81%. Male providers number 41, making up 19%, and 1 provider identified as nonbinary. Among organizations, Maryville Academy and Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action Inc. each appeared twice in the registry, suggesting their continued activity in the state.

This consistent growth, particularly within the ABA credentials and a favorable supervision ratio, suggests an ongoing expansion of access to behavioral health services, including ABA therapy, across Illinois.