Oregon saw 157 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent, though smaller, contribution reflects ongoing development within the state's behavioral health sector, indicating a steady demand for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the data shows 4 new BCBAs and 12 new RBTs. It is important to note that these credential categories can overlap, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression. The resulting ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is approximately 1:3. This ratio is significantly lower than the typical 1:8 to 1:10 supervision ratio often seen in robust ABA programs, suggesting a potential bottleneck in supervisory capacity for direct ABA service delivery in the state.
Provider Demographics and Key Employers
Of the 125 individual providers, 91 (73%) are female, 28 (22%) are male, and 6 (5%) identify as nonbinary. On the organizational front, TUALITY HEALTHCARE appeared 6 times in the new registrations, indicating its substantial presence and role as a key employer in Oregon's behavioral health landscape.
This data suggests that while Oregon continues to grow its behavioral health workforce, particularly at the RBT level, increasing the number of BCBA supervisors will be crucial for scaling quality ABA services and improving access across the state.
