Rhode Island's behavioral health sector registered 48 providers in the latest CMS NPI update, representing 1% of the national total. This group consists of 35 individuals and 13 organizations, indicating steady, small-scale growth in the state's provider landscape.
Credential and Taxonomy Profile
The latest data shows a notable absence of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), with zero new NPIs for that credential. In contrast, 6 RBTs were registered. This lack of corresponding BCBA growth raises questions about supervision capacity for these new technicians. The workforce update was dominated by other licensed professionals, including 6 LICSWs and 3 LMHCs. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 17 providers in this update listed multiple taxonomies.
Provider Demographics
Among individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 71% of the total. Men comprised 26%, and 3% identified as nonbinary. On the organizational side, Seven Hills Rhode Island Inc. and Silver Spring Health Care Management, Inc. each appeared twice, signaling activity from established local entities. The data shows provider activity concentrated in cities like Providence and Lincoln.
This week's data suggests growth is currently centered in social work and counseling rather than the ABA-specific workforce, a key trend for Rhode Island's service providers to monitor.
