Ohio saw 406 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 5% of the national total. This consistent activity, with 171 new additions this week, indicates a steady expansion of the behavioral health workforce in the state, crucial for meeting the growing demand for services across its diverse communities.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 13 BCBA credentials and 27 RBT credentials. It's important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as some individuals may hold multiple credentials, though in this dataset, there were 0 dual BCBA+RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, while showing more direct service providers, highlights the critical need for BCBA supervision to ensure quality and ethical delivery of ABA therapy. The relatively low number of BCBAs compared to RBTs suggests potential bottlenecks in supervision capacity, which can impact service availability.

Provider Demographics and Organizations

Of the 383 individual providers, the workforce demonstrates a clear gender distribution: 312 (81% are female), 68 (18%) are male, and 3 (1%) identify as nonbinary. This gender breakdown is typical of the broader behavioral health field, which is predominantly female. Among the 23 organizational providers, "FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OF NORTHWEST OHIO INC" and "HISPANIC UMADOAP" each appeared 2 times, indicating their active presence in the state's behavioral health landscape.

This continued growth in Ohio's behavioral health workforce, particularly within the ABA field, is vital for improving access to care and addressing ongoing service needs across the state.