Indiana added 109 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This steady, albeit smaller, influx indicates consistent growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services across various disciplines.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 69 providers with an RBT taxonomy and 5 providers with a BCBA taxonomy. It is important to note that while 69 providers are identified by their RBT taxonomy, only 11 individuals explicitly list "RBT" in their credential field; the larger number reflects their primary service classification. There are no individuals in this update holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials, which is a common indicator of career progression from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 14:1, suggests a strong base of direct service providers but also points to a potential strain on BCBA supervision capacity if all RBTs are actively practicing.
Provider Demographics
Of the 97 individual providers added, women comprise the majority at 73 individuals, or 75%. Male providers account for 14 individuals (14%), and 10 individuals (10%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. Top cities for new providers include Indianapolis, Greenwood, Kokomo, Bloomington, and New Albany.
This data suggests a continued expansion of the direct service workforce in Indiana, particularly within ABA, with a significant number of RBTs entering the field. Sustaining this growth will require a proportional increase in BCBA supervisors to ensure high-quality care and maintain appropriate supervision ratios across the state.
