Ohio's behavioral health sector saw significant activity in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 394 providers added. Of these, 178 were new this week, contributing 4% of the national weekly total. This consistent influx signals a healthy and expanding behavioral health workforce, crucial for meeting the state's growing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data reveals 12 BCBA credentials and 37 RBT credentials. Notably, 3 individuals held both a BCBA and an RBT credential, reflecting a career path that often begins with direct service delivery before advancing to supervisory roles. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3:1, indicates a balanced workforce, providing sufficient supervisory capacity for quality ABA therapy. Beyond ABA, other prominent credentials included 18 CDCA (Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant) and 16 LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) certifications, highlighting the diverse needs addressed by Ohio's behavioral health professionals.

Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 363 individual providers in this update, the workforce is predominantly female, with 293 (81%) identifying as female, 67 (18%) as male, and 3 (1%) as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health industry. In terms of organizational presence, MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE and NECCO, LLC each appeared twice in the data, suggesting their active role in recruiting and expanding their provider networks within the state.

This data points to a robust and diversifying behavioral health workforce in Ohio, which is essential for enhancing access to critical care and supporting the state's population.