Maryland welcomed 201 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This significant influx indicates a growing demand for behavioral health services and a robust professional pipeline within the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 130 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 21 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that 19 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career advancement and a deeper commitment to the field. This credential overlap means these individuals are counted in both categories. The approximately 6-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a healthy capacity for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, crucial for expanding ABA access.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Among the 138 individual providers, women constitute the majority at 68% (94 individuals), while men account for 14% (20 individuals), and 17% (24 individuals) identify as nonbinary. On the organizational side, SOAR HEALTH, INC. notably added 16 entries this week, indicating a significant expansion or new registration activity from a larger entity, consistent with the growth seen in multi-state ABA chains.

The consistent addition of RBTs and the strong presence of organizations like SOAR HEALTH, INC. suggest a positive trend for increasing ABA service availability and workforce development across Maryland.