Maryland added 169 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 6% of the national total. This concentration signals robust growth and demand for behavioral health services within the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
The new additions include 138 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) based on their listed credentials. One individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common marker of career progression. The substantial ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 46:1, highlights a potential imbalance in the workforce, with a high number of direct service providers requiring supervision from a relatively smaller pool of certified supervisors. It is important to note that these counts reflect specific credentials listed; many providers also list "RBT" as their primary taxonomy, which can overlap with credential data.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 155 individual providers, the gender breakdown shows 98 female providers (63%), 33 male providers (21%), and 24 nonbinary providers (15%). There were 14 organizations added this week, with no single organization appearing multiple times in the data. Top cities for new providers include Rockville, Baltimore, Columbia, Gaithersburg, and Pikesville.
The significant influx of RBTs indicates a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery in Maryland, though the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio underscores the ongoing need for more supervisory-level professionals to ensure quality and expand access.
