Maryland's behavioral health sector saw 280 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 3% of the national weekly total. This activity, comprising 230 individuals and 50 organizations, signals continued expansion within the state's provider landscape.

Credential Mix

Within the ABA field, the data reveals a significant influx of direct-care staff. There are 145 new RBTs compared to just 13 BCBAs. This creates a high supervision ratio of over 11 RBTs for every BCBA, a figure that could challenge clinical oversight capacity for providers. The data also noted 1 provider holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression. Counts may overlap, as 46 providers listed multiple taxonomies, so these credential groups are not mutually exclusive.

Workforce Demographics

Among individual providers, the workforce remains predominantly female at 74%. Male providers account for 17%, and another 9% identify as nonbinary. On the organizational side, Youth Crisis Residents was a notable presence, appearing four times in this week's update.

This heavy influx of RBTs relative to the small number of new supervisors suggests a rapidly growing entry-level workforce, which could impact both supervision quality and client access across Maryland.