Oregon added 73 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total for the week. This moderate share suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth trajectory for the state's behavioral health workforce. All 73 providers were new enrollments this week, comprising 56 individuals and 17 organizations.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). There were no individuals listed with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This 9-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights a significant need for more BCBA-level supervision to support the growing RBT workforce and expand direct ABA service capacity. It's important to note that NPI taxonomy and credential counts can overlap, as some providers may hold multiple designations, though this specific data shows distinct counts for BCBA and RBT credentials.
Provider Demographics
Among the 56 individual providers, the gender breakdown shows a predominantly female workforce, with women accounting for 73% (41 individuals). Male providers represent 21% (12 individuals), and 5% (3 individuals) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
The current composition, particularly the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio, indicates that while Oregon is adding direct service providers, the state may face challenges in ensuring adequate supervisory capacity for ABA services.
