Maryland added 200 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 4% of the national total. This concentration signals a robust and expanding behavioral health sector within the state, likely driven by increasing demand for services and active recruitment efforts.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the data shows 2 new BCBAs and 151 RBTs. It's important to note that these credential counts can overlap, with 1 individual holding both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression from technician to supervisor. The substantial number of RBTs relative to BCBAs, at approximately 75 RBTs for every BCBA, indicates a strong pipeline for direct service delivery. However, this ratio also underscores the critical need for an expanding pool of BCBAs to provide the necessary clinical supervision for these technicians, ensuring quality and compliance in ABA services.
Provider Demographics and Key Organizations
Focusing on the 179 individual providers, the workforce continues to be predominantly female, with 121 individuals (68%) identifying as women. Male providers account for 32 individuals (18%), and 26 individuals (15%) identify as nonbinary. On the organizational front, Centrepointe Counseling was the most frequently appearing entity, listed 3 times, suggesting its active role in the state's behavioral health landscape.
This consistent influx of RBTs, in particular, points to a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery across Maryland, crucial for expanding access to care.
