Maryland's behavioral health sector registered 305 providers in the latest CMS update, accounting for 3% of the national weekly total. This activity, comprising 255 individuals and 50 organizations, signals a notable concentration of workforce growth in the state, with provider activity highest in Rockville, Baltimore, and Columbia.

ABA Workforce Mix

Within the ABA field, the update includes 163 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 14 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that these categories overlap, as 3 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression. This results in a supervision ratio of nearly 12 RBTs for every one BCBA, a figure that exceeds typical industry capacity and may indicate a tight market for qualified supervisors. The data also includes other licensed professionals, such as 12 LCSW-Cs.

Provider Demographics

Among individual providers, women represent the vast majority at 76% of the cohort. Men account for 16%, and 8% identify as nonbinary. Several organizations added multiple provider locations or types, including Maryland Sportscare & Rehab LLC with eight new NPIs and Penuel Behavioral Health Services LLC. with five. This surge in RBTs points to expanding access to direct ABA care in Maryland but also highlights a growing need for BCBA supervision to sustain quality services.