Oklahoma's behavioral health sector saw 60 new providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. Overall, the state recorded 120 providers, with 104 individuals and 16 organizations. This steady, albeit smaller, growth indicates ongoing development in Oklahoma's behavioral health workforce.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data identifies 4 providers with a BCBA taxonomy and 39 providers with an RBT taxonomy. It is important to note that these counts reflect the primary taxonomy listed, and 28 providers have multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse practice areas beyond ABA. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 10:1, suggests a strong base of direct service providers, but also highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision to maintain quality and expand ABA access across the state.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 104 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 79 women comprising 76%. Male providers account for 20 individuals, or 19%, while 5 individuals identify as nonbinary, making up 5%. Michael Humphries M.S.CCC-SLP, BCBA & Associates PLLC appeared twice, indicating its active presence. This data suggests a growing, largely female-led, workforce poised to address behavioral health needs in Oklahoma.
