New Jersey added 162 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. With 91 new providers this week alone, and 98 new this year, the state demonstrates consistent growth in its behavioral health sector, signaling an expanding capacity to meet community needs.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) workforce, the data shows 17 BCBA credentials and 23 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying career progression. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a foundational workforce of direct service providers, highlighting the need for sufficient BCBA supervision to ensure quality ABA therapy delivery.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Of the 121 individual providers, 99 (82%) are female, 19 (16%) are male, and 3 (2%) identify as nonbinary, aligning with typical gender distributions in behavioral health. Among organizations, MORNING STAR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES CORPORATION appeared 2 times, indicating its ongoing presence in the state's service landscape. This suggests a growing, predominantly female workforce supporting behavioral health services in New Jersey, including ABA.

The continued addition of behavioral health professionals, particularly in ABA, is vital for enhancing access to critical services and addressing workforce demands across New Jersey.