Pennsylvania recorded 226 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. Of these, 109 were new this week. This consistent activity signals Pennsylvania's active and growing behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing efforts to meet demand across the state.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 17 BCBA credentials and 27 RBT credentials. Notably, 2 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these individuals are counted within both the BCBA and RBT totals. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 1.6 RBTs per BCBA, suggests a foundational workforce of direct service providers with a reasonable level of supervision capacity. Beyond ABA, other prominent behavioral health credentials include 14 LPCs, 9 LCSWs, and 7 LAPCs, indicating a diverse professional landscape.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 168 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 130 (77%) are female, 30 (18%) are male, and 8 (5%) identify as nonbinary. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health field. One notable organization, PA Treatment & Healing, appeared 4 times in the data, suggesting a multi-site presence within the state. This data suggests a steady expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Pennsylvania, crucial for enhancing access to diverse services.