New Jersey saw 166 behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates a steady expansion of the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) workforce, the data shows 23 BCBA credentials and 12 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these are credential counts, and one individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, with more BCBAs than RBTs in this specific weekly snapshot, suggests a robust supervisory capacity within the state. This strong foundation of BCBAs could support significant future growth in direct ABA service provision by RBTs.

Provider Demographics

Among the 132 individual providers registered, the workforce continues to be predominantly female, with 106 individuals (80%) identifying as female and 26 individuals (20%) as male. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations.

The current data points to a healthy supply of BCBA-level professionals in New Jersey, which is crucial for maintaining quality supervision in ABA. This strong supervisory base positions the state well to expand ABA access, provided there is a corresponding increase in RBT recruitment to meet direct service needs.