Maryland added 166 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 4% of the national total. This notable concentration indicates a significant expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce, signaling growing demand and active recruitment in the sector.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis workforce, the update includes 100 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 9 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that these credential counts can overlap, as providers may hold multiple certifications; one individual reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The approximately 11-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a strong pipeline for direct service delivery, though the relatively lower number of BCBAs highlights the critical need for supervisory capacity to support this growing RBT workforce.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity
Among the 130 individual providers, the gender breakdown shows 81 female providers (62%), 19 male providers (15%), and 30 nonbinary providers (23%). On the organizational front, Devine Synergy LCC appeared 3 times and Ally Behavior LLC appeared 2 times, suggesting these entities are actively expanding their service offerings or locations within the state.
This influx of RBTs, in particular, points to an expanding capacity for direct ABA service delivery across Maryland, though continued growth in BCBA numbers will be essential for sustainable supervision and quality care.
