Maryland saw 523 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 5% of the national total. This notable activity suggests a significant and active behavioral health market in the state, driven by ongoing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 20 BCBA credentials and 331 RBT credentials. It's important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 7 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of over 16 RBTs for every BCBA indicates a substantial direct care workforce but also highlights a potential strain on supervision capacity, a critical factor for quality ABA service delivery.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Among individual providers, the gender breakdown reveals that 77% are female (362 individuals), 19% are male (87 individuals), and 4% identify as nonbinary (21 individuals). This distribution aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health sector. Among organizations, "YOUTH CRISIS RESIDENTS" appeared 4 times in the new registrations, indicating its active presence and potential expansion within Maryland's behavioral health landscape.

The high number of RBTs relative to BCBAs suggests a strong pipeline for direct ABA services, but clinics and operators should closely monitor BCBA recruitment and retention to ensure adequate supervision and maintain high-quality care amidst this growth.