The DC/Baltimore Corridor registered 287 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS update, accounting for 3% of the national total and underscoring its role as a significant regional hub. The group comprises **246 individuals** and **41 organizations**. A substantial surge in activity is evident, with **185 new providers** registered this week, bringing the total for the year to **198**.

ABA Workforce Composition

In the ABA sector, the data identifies 138 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and **21 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)**. It's important to note these categories overlap; **4 providers** hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating a career path from technician to supervisor. This creates a supervision ratio of nearly seven RBTs for every one BCBA, a figure that may signal a tight market for qualified supervisors to oversee the expanding technician workforce.

Provider Demographics and Distribution

Individual providers in the region are 69% female, **23%** male, and **8%** nonbinary. Geographically, the workforce is concentrated in key urban and suburban centers, with Rockville leading at **62 providers**, followed closely by Baltimore with **50 providers** and Washington, D.C. with **49 providers**. Among organizations, FREE BALTIMORE, LLC appeared with **3 registrations**.

This significant influx of providers, dominated by RBTs, suggests a rapidly growing demand for ABA services in the DC/Baltimore area, placing pressure on clinics to maintain adequate supervision and ensure quality of care.