Oregon added 51 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This consistent, albeit smaller, share suggests a steady, localized growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. The new additions include 45 individuals and 6 organizations.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
For applied behavior analysis, this week's data shows 8 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) joining the registry. Notably, there were no new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or individuals with dual BCBA+RBT credentials recorded in this specific update. The absence of new BCBAs, while RBTs are added, highlights a potential need for increased supervisory capacity to support direct service providers within Oregon's ABA ecosystem.
Provider Demographics
Among the 45 individual providers, the workforce continues to be predominantly female, with 33 women accounting for 73%. There were 11 male providers, representing 24%, and 1 provider identified as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry additions.
The influx of RBTs, without corresponding BCBA additions in this particular period, suggests a growing pool of direct service providers that will require robust supervision to meet the demand for ABA services in Oregon.
