Ohio recorded 424 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 5% of the national weekly total. This concentration suggests Ohio is a significant and active state for behavioral health workforce development, attracting a notable share of new and updated provider entries.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Within the state's behavioral health landscape, the ABA workforce shows a significant imbalance in credentialing. There are only 4 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) reported, compared to 41 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Notably, there were 0 dual BCBA+RBT credentials identified. This ratio indicates a potential bottleneck in supervisory capacity, as BCBAs are responsible for overseeing RBTs. A high RBT-to-BCBA ratio often points to challenges in maintaining adequate clinical supervision, which is critical for service quality and RBT professional development. Other prominent credentials include 16 LPCCs, 11 CDCA, and 11 LPCs, indicating a broader mental health and addiction counseling presence.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider demographic data reveals a predominantly female workforce in Ohio's behavioral health sector, with 308 female providers accounting for 82%. Male providers total 61, making up 16%, and 6 nonbinary providers represent 2%. Among organizations, Marietta Memorial Hospital appeared most frequently, listed 4 times. This data underscores the strong representation of women in the behavioral health workforce and highlights a key institutional player in the state.

This snapshot suggests that while Ohio is drawing new behavioral health professionals, the ABA sector faces a critical need for more BCBAs to support its growing RBT workforce and ensure robust clinical supervision and service access.