Rhode Island added 15 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 0% of the national weekly total. This indicates a very small, though consistent, influx of new professionals into the state's behavioral health sector, typical for a smaller state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within this cohort, 5 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) were identified by credential or taxonomy, indicating a potential for direct ABA service delivery. However, there were 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) among this week's new enrollees. This absence of new BCBAs, who are essential for supervising RBTs, highlights a critical gap in new supervisory capacity within the state's ABA workforce. One provider also holds an LMHC-A credential, indicating a broader scope of mental health services beyond ABA.
Provider Demographics
Of the 14 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 9 female providers making up 64% of the total. Male providers account for 4 individuals (29%), and 1 individual identifies as nonbinary (7%). One organization, HANNAH ZOLL PSYCHOTHERAPY LLC, also registered this week, providing clinical social worker services.
The lack of new BCBAs among this group, despite the presence of RBTs, suggests a potential bottleneck for expanding supervised ABA services and improving access to care in Rhode Island.
