Maryland registered 466 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 5% of the national weekly total. This concentration of new registrations indicates an active and growing behavioral health sector within the state, potentially driven by increasing demand for services or expanding workforce development initiatives.

Credential Landscape

The credential mix in Maryland shows a significant number of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) compared to Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Of the individual providers, 305 RBTs were registered, alongside 13 BCBAs. One professional holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression or specialized role. This high ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights the critical need for qualified BCBA supervision to maintain service quality and capacity within the state's ABA sector. Beyond ABA-specific credentials, the registry also noted other behavioral health professionals, including 13 LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) and 9 LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) professionals, demonstrating a diverse behavioral health workforce.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

Demographically, the individual provider workforce in Maryland is predominantly female, with 296 individuals identified as female, accounting for 73%. Male providers numbered 86, comprising 21%, while 21 individuals identified as nonbinary, making up 5%. Several organizations appeared multiple times in the registry, suggesting multi-location operations or diverse service offerings. Notably, SERENITY TREATMENT CENTER, INC. appeared 5 times, while PATH 2 PURPOSE LLC, DIVINE MERCY, INC., MD COUNSELING SERVICES LLC, and OASIS THE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, LLC each appeared 3 times.

This data suggests a robust but potentially supervision-constrained ABA workforce in Maryland, with a strong pipeline of RBTs requiring BCBA oversight to meet the growing need for behavioral health services.