Washington D.C. saw a total of 41 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, reflecting the district's small geographical footprint, it is important to note the local activity. The district added 16 new providers this week, contributing to a total of 17 new providers year-to-date. Of the total, 32 providers are individuals and 9 are organizations.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
In terms of specific ABA credentials, Washington D.C. registered 1 BCBA and 5 RBTs. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously. This ratio of five RBTs to one BCBA suggests a need for robust supervision, as BCBAs are responsible for overseeing RBTs' direct care services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the district's behavioral health landscape also includes 2 LICSWs, 1 LCSW-C, 1 RN, 1 LPC, 1 LCSW, 1 LGPC, and 1 LCPC, indicating a broader mix of mental health professionals.
Workforce Demographics and Diversity
The individual provider workforce in Washington D.C. shows a clear gender distribution, with 23 female providers making up 72% of the total. Male providers number 9, accounting for 28%. No nonbinary providers were reported in this dataset. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times, suggesting a diverse organizational landscape rather than dominance by a few large entities. Additionally, 25 providers are registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating a breadth of services or specializations within the district's behavioral health sector.
This data suggests a growing but still developing ABA workforce in Washington D.C., where the balance between supervisory and direct care roles will be critical for expanding access to services.
