New York saw 161 new behavioral health providers join the CMS NPI registry this week, representing 3% of the national total. This consistent influx underscores New York's significant and ongoing demand for behavioral health services, particularly in its densely populated urban centers.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the data identifies 16 providers as Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 13 providers as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These counts reflect individuals identified by either their primary credential or taxonomy. Notably, there were 0 individuals reported with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The near 1:1 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is unusual for typical ABA service delivery models, which often rely on a higher ratio of RBTs providing direct services under BCBA supervision. This could suggest a focus on building supervisory capacity or a nascent RBT workforce in this specific weekly period.
Provider Demographics
Among the 131 individual providers, women constitute the majority, accounting for 77% (101 providers). Male providers represent 18% (23 providers), while 7 individuals (5%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. The top cities for new enrollments include Brooklyn, New York, Staten Island, Bronx, and Woodmere, indicating strong activity in and around the metropolitan area.
This week's data suggests a continued expansion of New York's behavioral health workforce, with a notable, albeit atypical, balance between BCBA and RBT additions.
