Oklahoma registered 120 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 59 new additions this week. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a consistent, albeit moderate, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce. This steady growth is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for services across the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the data shows 7 providers with BCBA credentials and 33 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that one individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career path from direct service to supervisory roles. The approximate 4.7-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a healthy balance, providing a solid base for direct ABA service delivery while maintaining adequate supervisory capacity for quality care.
Workforce Demographics
Of the 102 individual providers, 89 (87%) are female, 10 (10%) are male, and 3 (3%) identify as nonbinary, highlighting a predominantly female workforce. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations. The consistent growth in Oklahoma's behavioral health workforce, particularly within ABA, points to ongoing efforts to enhance access to care and support for individuals needing these specialized services.
