Indiana saw the addition of 202 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates a steady expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce, reflecting ongoing demand for services.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 18 providers holding BCBA credentials and 92 providers with RBT credentials. It is important to note that no individuals in this update held both BCBA and RBT credentials. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 5:1, is typical for the ABA field, emphasizing the critical need for a robust base of direct service providers (RBTs) supported by a smaller, supervisory group of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs).
Provider Demographics
Of the 188 individual providers, 155 (82%) are female, 19 (10%) are male, and 14 (7%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed across the behavioral health professions. No single organization was identified as appearing multiple times in this week's update.
This continued influx of new behavioral health professionals, particularly within ABA, suggests Indiana is actively working to address workforce needs and enhance access to vital services statewide.
