Oregon added 55 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, contributing 2% of the national total for the week and bringing the state's total new providers this year to 64. This steady, albeit smaller, influx of professionals signals a consistent demand for behavioral health services across Oregon, with growth distributed among 138 individuals and 28 organizations.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 7 BCBA credentials and 8 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting a career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. While these numbers are small, the ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a developing but relatively balanced capacity for direct care delivery and supervision, which is crucial for the growth of ABA services in the state.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Footprint
Of the 138 individual providers, 70% are female (97 individuals), 27% are male (37 individuals), and 3% identify as nonbinary (4 individuals). This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends observed across the behavioral health field nationally. Unlike some states dominated by large, multi-state chains, no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, suggesting a more fragmented and localized growth pattern in Oregon's provider landscape.
This data indicates a nascent but structured growth in Oregon's behavioral health workforce, with a balanced foundation for ABA services, suggesting a gradual expansion of access for clients in need.
