Ohio added 246 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, contributing 6% of the national total. This consistent activity indicates a steady demand for services and ongoing workforce development within the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on ABA credentials, the update shows 15 providers with BCBA credentials and 57 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting career progression. The approximate 4-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a need for more BCBA supervisors to support the growing RBT workforce and ensure adequate supervision for quality ABA services.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity

Of the 498 individual providers, 376 (76%) are female, 118 (24%) are male, and 4 (1%) identify as nonbinary. Among organizations, "A LOVING HEART YOUTH SERVICES INC" appeared 3 times in the new registrations, indicating its active role in expanding services.

This data suggests a continued expansion of Ohio's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct service roles, highlighting the importance of ongoing investment in BCBA training and licensure to meet the state's growing demand for ABA therapy.