Hawaii added 9 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This very low number suggests minimal new entry into the state's behavioral health workforce during this specific period, indicating a slow pace of expansion compared to other regions.
ABA Workforce Composition
Among the new individual providers, 8 are Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by taxonomy, indicating a focus on direct applied behavior analysis service delivery. One of these RBTs also explicitly listed 'RBT' as a credential. The remaining provider is an Acupuncturist, identified by the 'AA' credential. Crucially, there are 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) among the new additions. This significant imbalance, with RBTs entering without corresponding BCBA supervisors, signals a potential bottleneck for expanding ABA services in the state, as RBTs require BCBA oversight to practice.
Provider Demographics
All 9 new providers are individuals, with no organizations added this week. The new individual providers are predominantly female, with 6 women making up 67% of the total, compared to 3 male providers at 33%. The top cities for these new enrollments include Wailuku, Honolulu, Waipahu, Aiea, and Mililani.
The data suggests a critical need for more BCBAs in Hawaii to support and expand ABA services, as the current influx is heavily weighted towards direct service providers without the necessary supervisory capacity.
