The DC/Baltimore Corridor welcomed 183 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This concentration highlights the corridor as a significant and growing hub for behavioral health services. The new additions include 167 individual practitioners and 16 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and expanding clinical operations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data reveals a notable emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 141 RBTs and 3 BCBAs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 47 RBTs suggests a significant need for more supervisory-level BCBAs to support the large RBT workforce and ensure adequate supervision capacity for quality ABA services.
Workforce Demographics and Local Distribution
The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor is predominantly female, with 112 female providers accounting for 67% of the total. Male providers number 30, making up 18%, while 25 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 15%. Geographically, Rockville leads with 73 providers, followed by Baltimore with 38, Washington with 14, Columbia with 10, and Fairfax with 5. This data suggests a robust and diverse entry-level workforce, but the low BCBA count indicates a potential bottleneck for advanced clinical leadership and supervision in the region.
