Ohio saw 459 behavioral health providers listed in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 5% of the national total. Of these, 213 were new this week, indicating a consistent expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce. This concentration signals Ohio's ongoing efforts to address mental health and developmental needs, drawing a notable share of new providers nationally.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the ABA sector, the data shows 5 providers with BCBA credentials and 49 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials. The approximate 10-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a strong base of direct service providers, but also highlights the critical need for more BCBA-level supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and support for the RBT workforce, which is crucial for quality ABA service delivery and RBT career progression.

Provider Demographics

Among the 393 individual providers in this update, the workforce is predominantly female, with 312 (79%) identifying as female, 80 (20%) as male, and 1 (0%) as nonbinary. There were no specific organizations appearing multiple times in this particular dataset.

This data suggests a growing behavioral health workforce in Ohio, particularly in direct care roles like RBTs, but continued focus on increasing BCBA capacity will be essential for sustainable ABA access and quality in the state.