The DC/Baltimore Corridor registered 244 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 3% to the national weekly total. This concentration highlights the region's significant role in the behavioral health landscape. Of these, 138 new providers were added this week, indicating robust growth in the area.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual practitioner data, 16 BCBAs and 93 RBTs were identified. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 4 dual-credentialed providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA to six RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity relative to direct service providers, a characteristic of rapidly expanding ABA markets. Other notable credentials include 7 LCSW-Cs, 5 LCPCs, 4 LCSWs, and 4 LGPCs.

Workforce Demographics and Local Presence

The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor is predominantly female, with 155 female providers accounting for 81% of the total, while 27 male providers make up 14%, and 10 nonbinary providers represent 5%. Local organizations like BEYOND HEALTH LLC (5 registrations), AKOMA WELLNESS FIRM LLC (2 registrations), and ARD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (2 registrations) appeared multiple times, indicating their active presence. Baltimore leads in provider count with 63 providers, followed by Washington (29), Columbia (21), Pikesville (15), and Alexandria (9).

This data suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, particularly within the ABA sector, which is crucial for meeting the increasing demand for services in the region.