Maryland added 315 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national total. This consistent influx indicates Maryland's ongoing demand for behavioral health services and its steady contribution to the national workforce.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update shows 19 providers with BCBA credentials and 148 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential counts can overlap, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression. The approximate 7.8-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a robust base for direct service delivery, highlighting the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervisors to maintain and expand quality care.

Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 229 individual providers, 187 (82%) are female, 38 (17%) are male, and 4 (2%) identify as nonbinary. On the organizational front, BEYOND HEALTH LLC was the most frequently listed entity, appearing 5 times, followed by JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY with 4 listings. These organizations play a significant role in Maryland's behavioral health employment landscape.

This data suggests a continued effort to build the behavioral health workforce in Maryland, particularly at the RBT level, which is crucial for expanding access to direct ABA services and addressing the state's growing needs.