Delaware's behavioral health sector saw a modest addition of providers this week, with a total of 27 providers registered in the state. This activity represents less than 1% of the national total of new NPI registrations. Of these, 1 provider was new this week, contributing to 9 new registrations for the year to date. The new additions were predominantly individuals, accounting for 22 individual providers, compared to 5 organizations.
Credential Landscape
The state's credential mix for new registrations reveals a notable absence of Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). However, 2 RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians) were added. This disparity, with no BCBAs listed among the new NPIs to supervise the RBTs, could indicate potential challenges for maintaining robust clinical oversight within the state's ABA sector. The majority of new individual providers hold credentials such as Licensed Professional Counselors of Mental Health (LPCMH) with 3 registrations, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) also with 3 registrations. Other specific credentials include one LMSW, one MA, LPCMH, one LCSW-C, one ATR-BC, LMHC, LPC, and one MSW, indicating a diverse range of mental health professionals.
Workforce Demographics
The demographic data for individual providers indicates a workforce heavily skewed towards women, with 20 individuals identifying as female, representing 91% of registered individuals. Only 2 individuals identified as male, making up 9%. No specific multi-state organizations were notably active this week. Additionally, 4 providers are registered with multiple taxonomies, suggesting a broader scope of practice for these individuals or organizations. This data suggests a limited but gender-imbalanced expansion within Delaware's behavioral health workforce, particularly concerning ABA supervision capacity.
