Oklahoma saw a total of 105 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The state recorded 52 new providers this week, contributing to 56 new providers year-to-date, suggesting a notable and active influx of new professionals into Oklahoma's behavioral health sector.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Delving into the credential mix, Oklahoma reported 3 BCBAs and 32 RBTs among the individual providers. There were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this dataset. This ratio of over 10 RBTs for every BCBA highlights the significant number of direct care providers. This underscores a critical need for robust BCBA supervision capacity to ensure quality and compliant ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the dataset also includes 6 LCSWs and 3 LPCs, indicating a broader behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The workforce demographics show a strong female representation, with 78 female providers making up 80% of individual providers. 11 male providers constitute 11%, while 9 providers (9%) identified as nonbinary. No specific organizations were notably listed multiple times in this week's data. Additionally, 12 providers reported multiple taxonomies, suggesting diverse skill sets within the state's behavioral health workforce.
This data suggests a growing, predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Oklahoma, with a significant emphasis on RBT roles, which is essential for expanding direct ABA services, though supervision capacity warrants continued attention.
