Maryland's behavioral health sector saw a significant influx in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with a total of 252 providers added. This represents 3% of the national weekly total, indicating a concentrated expansion within the state. A substantial portion, 150 providers, were new registrations this week alone, contributing to the 164 new providers added to the registry for the entire year to date. These new additions include 185 individual providers and 67 organizations.

ABA Workforce and Credential Mix

Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 14 BCBA professionals and 111 RBT individuals. It is important to note that 4 providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting career advancement or expanded roles within the field. The resulting ratio of approximately 8 RBTs for every BCBA aligns with typical industry standards, suggesting a balanced capacity for supervision. Beyond ABA, the registry also captured a diverse range of other behavioral health professionals, including 14 LCSW-C and 5 LCPC individuals, contributing to the broader mental health and therapeutic services available.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence

Among the 185 individual providers, the gender distribution shows 138 female (75%), 28 male (15%), and 19 nonbinary (10%) professionals. Johns Hopkins University appeared most frequently among organizations, with 11 listings, followed by Restoration Behavioral Health Systems,LLC with 4 listings. Additionally, 58 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a versatile and multi-specialty workforce. This overall growth suggests a positive trend for behavioral health access and workforce development in Maryland.