Rhode Island saw 39 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents a negligible 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a very small contribution to the national pool this period. Notably, all 18 new providers recorded for the year were added this week, consisting of 32 individuals and 7 organizations. This concentrated influx, though small nationally, reflects specific, recent growth within the state's behavioral health infrastructure.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data reveals 0 new BCBA credentials and 3 new RBT credentials. There were no individuals holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials in this update. The complete absence of new BCBAs, who are crucial for supervising RBTs and overseeing treatment plans, suggests a lack of growth in supervisory capacity for ABA services. The addition of a small number of RBTs without corresponding BCBA growth could strain existing supervision resources, potentially impacting the quality and availability of direct ABA therapy.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 32 individual providers, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 28 (88%) are female and 4 (13%) are male. This aligns with the predominantly female demographic often observed across the broader behavioral health field. In terms of organizational presence, Thundermist Health Center was listed 2 times, indicating its active role in the state's behavioral health landscape. This suggests a continued reliance on established entities for service delivery.
Overall, this update points to a minimal recent expansion of Rhode Island's ABA workforce, particularly in supervisory roles, which could present challenges for increasing access to ABA services in the state.
