Maryland's behavioral health sector registered 359 providers in the latest CMS NPI update, with 203 of those being new this week. This activity represents 4% of the national weekly total, signaling a period of active growth and credentialing within the state's behavioral health landscape.

ABA Workforce Composition

The data reveals a workforce heavily weighted toward direct-care roles, with 185 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 18 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) identified by credential. These counts are based on listed credentials and may overlap. Notably, 6 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common marker of career advancement from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of more than ten RBTs for every one BCBA highlights a significant expansion of the technician workforce, which could challenge existing supervisory resources.

Demographics and Key Organizations

Among the 287 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 75% of the total. On the organizational front, Community Behavioral Health, LLC was the most active entity, appearing 13 times in the weekly data, suggesting a significant hiring or credentialing push from this specific regional provider.

Overall, this week's data points to a rapidly expanding technician-level workforce in Maryland, suggesting a strong and immediate demand for ABA services across the state.