Maryland's behavioral health sector saw significant activity in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 375 total providers listed. Of these, 254 new providers were added this week, contributing 4% of the national weekly total. This concentration suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health landscape within the state, likely driven by increasing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) segment, the data reveals 19 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 209 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these professionals are counted within both the BCBA and RBT totals. This high ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, exceeding 10:1, indicates a strong workforce of direct service providers, but also points to a critical need for more BCBAs to ensure adequate supervision capacity and support the growth of quality ABA therapy across the state.

Provider Demographics and Organizations

Of the 323 individual providers in Maryland, the workforce is predominantly female, with 243 (75%) identifying as female. Additionally, 56 (17%) are male, and 24 (7%) identify as nonbinary. Among organizations, "PSYCHIATRY OF TEXAS PLLC" and "PSYCHPLUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC" each appeared 3 times each, indicating their active presence in the state's behavioral health service delivery.

The continued growth, particularly in the RBT workforce, alongside the diverse professional mix, suggests Maryland is actively working to expand access to behavioral health services, though the BCBA supervision ratio remains a key area for workforce development focus.