Oregon saw 73 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This moderate volume suggests steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating a consistent but not overwhelming influx of new professionals.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data indicates 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These counts reflect specific credentials listed and may not capture all providers practicing under related taxonomies or state licenses. No providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at 9:1, highlights a significant need for BCBA supervisors to support the direct service workforce. Additionally, the update includes other behavioral health professionals such as 1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and 1 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Provider Demographics
Among the 56 individual providers, women constitute the majority, accounting for 73%. This represents 41 individuals. Male providers make up 21% (12 individuals), with 3 individuals identifying as nonbinary (5%). No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating a diverse range of new entities rather than expansion from a few dominant multi-state chains.
This data suggests a foundational but still developing ABA workforce in Oregon, with a clear demand for more BCBA-level supervision to meet the needs of a growing RBT contingent and expand access to services.
