Pennsylvania saw 1191 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 6% of the national weekly total. Of these, 87 were new this week. This significant concentration underscores Pennsylvania's role as a key market for behavioral health services, indicating a robust and growing professional base.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data indicates 14 individuals hold a BCBA credential and 11 hold an RBT credential. It's important to note that these counts represent primary credential listings, and no individual was explicitly listed with both BCBA and RBT as dual primary credentials in this dataset. However, an additional 2 individuals hold a BCBA credential alongside other qualifications (e.g., PSY.D. or M.Ed., LBS), suggesting a broader pool of BCBA-certified professionals than the primary count alone. The near 1:1 ratio of primary BCBAs to RBTs is unusual, as RBTs typically outnumber BCBAs significantly. This could point to a strong supervisory capacity or a need for more RBTs to support direct service delivery, depending on state-specific licensing requirements for Licensed Behavior Specialists (LBS) that often overlap with BCBA certification.

Provider Demographics

The workforce demographics reveal that 638 (56%) of individual providers are female and 511 (44%) are male, aligning with national trends in behavioral health. Among organizations, Northampton County Department of Human Services appeared 4 times, while Merakey Pennsylvania and Encompass Care, Inc. each appeared 2 times, indicating their notable presence as employers in the state.

This data offers a snapshot of Pennsylvania's dynamic behavioral health landscape, highlighting both its substantial workforce and specific areas for potential growth in ABA service delivery and supervision capacity.