New Jersey added 157 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx of new providers signals a steady demand for behavioral health services and ongoing workforce development within the state.

ABA Workforce Snapshot

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 25 BCBA credentials and 14 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs in this cohort, with more BCBAs than RBTs, suggests a strong supervisory foundation among these new registrants, potentially indicating that many BCBAs are establishing new practices or joining organizations with existing RBT teams.

Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 116 individual providers registered, 78% are female (90 individuals), 20% are male (23 individuals), and 3% identify as nonbinary (3 individuals). This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, POMELO NJ PC was a notable entity, appearing 2 times in the new registrations.

This week's data indicates a growing and well-supported ABA workforce in New Jersey, poised to enhance access to care for individuals requiring behavioral health services, particularly given the strong supervisory capacity reflected in the BCBA-to-RBT ratio among new registrants.