Maryland added 186 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This consistent, moderate influx of new professionals signals a steady demand for services and an active professional landscape within the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the ABA workforce, the latest update for Maryland includes 107 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 8 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that no providers in this specific update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The significant ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 13 to 1, is a common pattern in the ABA industry, indicating a strong emphasis on expanding direct service delivery, but also highlighting the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision to maintain quality and ethical practice.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence
Of the 154 individual providers added, the gender breakdown shows women comprising 65%, men 16%, and 19% identifying as nonbinary. This demographic distribution reflects broader trends in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, Little Leaves Behavior Therapies was notably active, appearing 5 times in this week's data, which is characteristic of larger, often private equity-backed ABA chains expanding their footprint in key markets like Maryland.
This influx of new professionals, particularly RBTs, indicates a continued effort to expand direct ABA service capacity across Maryland.
