Indiana saw 108 behavioral health providers added to the CMS NPI registry this week, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This moderate concentration suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health sector, indicating consistent demand and workforce development efforts.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 74 providers with Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credentials or taxonomies, alongside 2 providers identified with Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials or taxonomies. It is important to note that BCBA is an individual certification, but organizations may list it as their primary service taxonomy. No providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The significant ratio of RBTs to BCBA providers—approximately 37 to 1—suggests a robust direct service workforce but also a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, which is crucial for quality ABA service delivery.
Provider Demographics
Among the 96 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 69 are female (72%), 14 are male (15%), and 13 are nonbinary (14%). No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Indianapolis, Fishers, and Bloomington were among the top cities for new enrollments.
The notable influx of RBTs without a proportional increase in BCBAs points to a potential challenge in scaling supervisory oversight for ABA services across Indiana.
