The DC/Baltimore Corridor saw 167 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS update, representing 5% of the national weekly total. This significant influx suggests a rapidly expanding behavioral health landscape in the region, with 154 individuals and 13 organizations joining the workforce.
ABA Workforce Credentials
Within the individual providers, the data shows a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 3 BCBAs and 139 RBTs. One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression. This high ratio of RBTs to BCBAs (approximately 46 RBTs per BCBA) suggests a significant need for more supervising BCBAs to support the direct care workforce and ensure adequate oversight. Other behavioral health credentials identified include 2 LGPCs and 1 LCSW, CSAC-C, categories that are distinct from the ABA-specific credentials.
Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in the Corridor is largely female, with 98 female providers comprising 64% of the total, alongside 32 male providers (21%) and 24 nonbinary providers (16%). Geographically, Rockville is a major hub with 75 providers, followed by Baltimore with 36 providers, Columbia with 13 providers, Washington with 12 providers, and Gaithersburg with 9 providers.
This data points to a robust, RBT-heavy growth in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, highlighting the need for continued BCBA recruitment to support supervision and expand access to quality ABA services.
