New Jersey registered 142 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This significant influx, comprising 122 individual providers and 20 organizations, highlights a growing demand for services and an active expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce, signaling a robust environment for new practices and professionals.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among the credentials reported, 8 providers are Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 60 are Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). While credential counts can overlap, this week's data shows no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The 7.5-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a robust capacity for direct ABA service delivery under clinical supervision. Additionally, other behavioral health professionals include 6 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and 4 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), reflecting a diverse range of mental health support entering the state.
Workforce Demographics and Locations
Of the 122 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 95 individuals (78%) identifying as female. Male providers account for 23 individuals (19%), and 4 individuals (3%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a broad distribution of new entities rather than a concentration in a few large chains. New providers are concentrated in cities like Cherry Hill, Morristown, and Lakewood.
This consistent growth, particularly in direct service providers like RBTs, suggests a positive trend for increasing access to behavioral health, and specifically ABA, services across New Jersey.
