Washington D.C. recorded 15 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing a negligible share of the national weekly total. This small influx suggests a limited expansion of the behavioral health workforce in the district for this period.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the update shows 3 new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) but zero Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Critically, there were also no individuals reported with dual BCBA and RBT credentials, which often signifies career progression and increased supervisory capacity. The complete absence of new BCBAs, who are mandated to supervise RBTs, indicates a significant bottleneck for expanding supervised ABA services. Beyond ABA, the data also includes 1 Psychologist with a PSYCHA credential and 2 individuals holding the LGPC credential, alongside other mental health professionals.
Provider Demographics
Among the 12 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 83% (10 providers). Male providers represent 17% (2 providers). The update did not identify any organizations appearing multiple times, indicating a diverse spread of new entities rather than concentrated growth from existing chains.
This week's data points to a critical challenge for ABA access in Washington D.C., as the lack of new BCBAs severely limits the district's capacity to onboard and effectively utilize RBTs for direct service delivery.
