New Jersey saw 158 behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates New Jersey's steady growth in the behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services across the state. Of these, 71 were new this week.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data shows 24 NPIs with BCBA credentials and 16 NPIs with RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals identified as holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously in this dataset. The resulting ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is less than 1:1, which is unusual given that BCBAs typically supervise multiple RBTs. This could suggest a high number of BCBAs in supervisory or clinical roles not directly tied to RBT supervision within this specific NPI update, or a potential need for more RBTs to meet direct service demands relative to the available BCBA supervisors.

Provider Demographics and Key Players

Individual providers comprised 121 of the total, with organizations making up the remaining 37 entries. The gender breakdown among individuals shows 104 (86%) are female, 15 (12%) are male, and 2 (2%) identify as nonbinary, aligning with national behavioral health workforce trends. "HOME CARE FOR YOU, INC." appeared 2 times among the notable organizations in this update. Top cities for new registrations include Jersey City, Lakewood, and Jackson.

The current NPI registration trend in New Jersey, particularly the observed BCBA to RBT credential distribution, suggests a strong foundation of highly qualified supervisors. However, a balanced growth in both supervisory and direct service roles will be crucial to ensure accessible and comprehensive ABA services for individuals in need across the state.