New York's behavioral health sector shows consistent growth, with 292 providers identified in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This figure represents 3% of the national weekly total, indicating a steady, albeit not dominant, contribution to the national workforce. Notably, 138 providers were newly added this week, contributing to a total of 147 new providers for the year, reflecting ongoing expansion within the state.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Among individual providers, the data shows 16 individuals holding BCBA credentials and 19 individuals holding RBT credentials. It is important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 individuals possess both BCBA and RBT credentials. This relatively close ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, compared to many other states, suggests a more balanced supervisory capacity for direct ABA services, potentially allowing for more robust oversight of RBTs or indicating a different model of service delivery where RBTs are not disproportionately utilized.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

The individual provider workforce in New York is predominantly female, with 197 female providers accounting for 79%. Male providers total 45, making up 18%, while 8 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 3%. Among organizations, "ALWAYS STAY HOME NURSING SERVICE INC." appeared twice, suggesting its notable presence. Additionally, 42 providers reported holding multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations and service offerings within the state's behavioral health landscape.

This data collectively suggests a growing, female-dominated behavioral health workforce in New York, with a healthy BCBA-to-RBT ratio that could foster quality ABA service delivery and access, particularly in major urban centers like Brooklyn and New York City.