The DC/Baltimore Corridor saw 170 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS update, representing 4% of the national weekly total. This significant concentration underscores the region's role as a key hub for behavioral health services. Of these, 140 are individual practitioners and 30 are organizations, indicating a diverse mix of practice structures joining the local market.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data shows a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. The update reveals 8 BCBAs and 106 RBTs. Notably, there were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific weekly update. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 13 RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity, which is crucial for maintaining the quality and compliance of ABA services as the RBT workforce expands.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in the Corridor is predominantly female, with 92 female providers making up 66% of the total. Male providers account for 15 individuals (11%), while 33 providers (24%) identified as nonbinary. Among organizations, DEVINE SYNERGY LCC was listed three times in this update. Baltimore leads the city-specific counts with 49 providers, followed by Rockville with 27 providers, and Washington with 15 providers. This data suggests a robust, though supervision-constrained, influx of ABA professionals, potentially impacting access to care in the region.
