Oregon saw 158 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent activity, with 135 individuals and 23 organizations, suggests a steady demand for behavioral health services and ongoing workforce development within the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 5 providers with BCBA credentials or taxonomy and 8 providers with RBT credentials or taxonomy. It's important to note these counts may include individuals and organizations, and categories are not mutually exclusive. The data also indicates 1 provider holding a dual BCBA and LBA credential, which is a state-level license for a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. This specific dual credential (BCBA+LBA) is distinct from a BCBA+RBT combination. The observed ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, while not a strict supervisor-to-supervisee metric, suggests a limited number of BCBAs relative to RBTs, potentially impacting supervision capacity for direct ABA services.
Provider Demographics
Of the 135 individual providers, 77% are female (104 individuals), 19% are male (26 individuals), and 4% identify as nonbinary (5 individuals). This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update to indicate dominant multi-state employer activity.
Overall, this snapshot of provider activity indicates a growing behavioral health workforce in Oregon, with a particular need for increased BCBA capacity to support the expanding RBT pool and enhance ABA access statewide.
