The DC/Baltimore Corridor's behavioral health sector shows considerable activity, with 433 total providers appearing in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This region accounts for 4% of the national weekly total, signaling a significant and consistently active market for behavioral health services, particularly within the ABA industry.

ABA Credential Mix

Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a significant presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 21 BCBAs and 257 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 8 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The substantial ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 12 RBTs for every BCBA, points to a high demand for direct service providers and a potentially stretched supervisory capacity, which is a critical factor for quality assurance in ABA service delivery.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in the corridor is predominantly female, with 295 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. Male providers number 75, representing 19%, while 20 nonbinary providers make up 5%. Among organizations, POMELO PC appeared twice in the notable organizations list, suggesting its active presence. Geographically, Rockville leads with 119 providers, followed by Baltimore with 63 providers, and Washington with 57 providers, indicating key hubs of behavioral health activity.

This robust and growing behavioral health workforce, particularly the strong influx of RBTs, suggests an expanding capacity for direct ABA services in the DC/Baltimore Corridor. However, the supervisory ratio highlights an ongoing need for more BCBAs to maintain optimal service quality and support career advancement within the field.