The DC/Baltimore Corridor's behavioral health sector saw a significant influx of 235 new providers this week, contributing to a total of 339 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This region accounts for 3% of the national weekly total, highlighting its substantial role in the country's behavioral health landscape. Of these, 288 are individuals and 51 are organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Among ABA professionals, the corridor registered 13 BCBAs and 185 RBTs. It is important to note that 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from direct service to supervision. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every fourteen RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity relative to the direct service workforce. Beyond ABA, other notable credentials include 8 LCSW-Cs, 4 LCPCs, and 3 PSYDs.

Workforce Demographics and Key Organizations

The individual provider workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor is predominantly female, with 224 female providers making up 78% of the total, while 46 male providers represent 16%, and 18 nonbinary providers account for 6%. Top cities for provider activity include Rockville with 89 providers, Baltimore with 73 providers, and Washington with 33 providers. Notable organizations appearing multiple times in the registry include WSSH POWERBACK REHABILITATION SERVICES, LLC (4 entries) and SISTERS IN ACTION LLC (3 entries).

This data indicates a robust and growing behavioral health workforce in the DC/Baltimore Corridor, particularly in direct ABA services, which is crucial for expanding access to care across the region.