Pennsylvania added 62 new behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx, though a smaller share this week, indicates ongoing growth in the state's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA field, this week's additions include 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 5 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is 2.5 to 1, which is lower than the typical 3-5:1 ratio seen in established ABA clinics, suggesting a need for more direct service providers relative to supervisors in this specific cohort. The data shows no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials among this week's new providers.
Provider Demographics
Of the 53 individual providers added, the workforce remains predominantly female, with women accounting for 79%. Male providers comprise 19%, and 2% identify as nonbinary. There were 9 new organizations, but no single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update.
The modest number of new ABA professionals suggests a steady but not rapid expansion of the ABA workforce in Pennsylvania this week, indicating continued demand for services.
