Maryland added 357 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 4% of the national total. This notable concentration signals a robust and active behavioral health market within the state, indicating sustained demand for services and a growing workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 13 BCBA credentials and 194 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting a career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 15 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a high demand for direct service providers, but also potential strain on supervision capacity, a critical component of quality ABA therapy.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 299 individual providers, 76% are female, 18% are male, and 6% identify as nonbinary, a gender distribution consistent with broader behavioral health workforce trends. Among organizations, WSSH POWERBACK REHABILITATION SERVICES, LLC, Sisters in Action LLC, and Transformation Health, LLC each appeared 3 times in new registrations, signaling their active presence and potential expansion efforts in Maryland's provider landscape.

This data suggests an ongoing expansion of Maryland's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct care roles, which is vital for improving ABA access across the state.