Pennsylvania added 200 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution signals Pennsylvania's active role in expanding its behavioral health workforce to meet ongoing demand for services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 27 providers with a BCBA credential and 12 providers with an RBT credential. It is important to note that these figures are based on the primary taxonomy or credential listed and are not mutually exclusive categories, though no individuals in this specific update held both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously. The resulting ratio of approximately 2.25 BCBAs for every RBT suggests a strong supervisory foundation, which is crucial for quality ABA service delivery, although a higher RBT count is typically expected to maximize direct service capacity.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 164 individual providers, 83% are female (136 individuals), 12% are male (19 individuals), and 5% identify as nonbinary (9 individuals). This gender distribution aligns with broader national trends in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, Nulton Diagnostic and Treatment Center appeared 2 times in the new registrations, indicating its active presence and potential expansion efforts within Pennsylvania.

This data reflects Pennsylvania's ongoing efforts to bolster its behavioral health workforce, particularly in supervisory ABA roles, to enhance access to care across the state.