Ohio demonstrated significant activity in the behavioral health sector this week, with a total of 429 providers appearing in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This figure represents 4% of the national weekly total, indicating Ohio's consistent engagement in expanding its behavioral health workforce. Of these, 374 were individual practitioners and 55 were organizational entities, reflecting a diverse mix of practice types contributing to the state's care infrastructure.

Credential Landscape and Supervision Needs

Focusing on ABA-specific credentials, the data shows 10 providers holding BCBA credentials and 31 individuals with RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals reported with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update, suggesting distinct roles rather than career progression indicated by combined certifications this week. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.1 to 1, highlights the critical reliance on BCBAs for supervision. This ratio underscores the ongoing demand for more BCBAs to ensure sufficient supervisory capacity for the growing RBT workforce, which is essential for maintaining quality and expanding access to ABA services across Ohio.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Footprint

The demographic breakdown among individual providers reveals a strong female presence, with 284 female providers constituting 76% of the individual workforce. Male providers numbered 90, representing 24%, with no nonbinary providers reported. Among organizational entities, Marietta Memorial Hospital appeared 4 times, suggesting a notable presence or expanded service offerings from this institution. Additionally, 130 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a broad range of specialties and versatility within Ohio's behavioral health community.

This data suggests Ohio has an active, predominantly female behavioral health workforce with a clear need to strategically grow its BCBA population to support its RBTs and improve overall access to ABA services.