Delaware's behavioral health sector saw 14 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, a figure consistent with the state's smaller population and provider base. The update included 6 new providers this year, with a mix of 11 individuals and 3 organizations, signaling steady, localized activity.
Credential Mix and Supervision
Among the ABA-specific professionals, the update included 2 RBTs and 2 BCBAs. One behavior analyst also holds an LBS (Licensed Behavior Specialist) credential, a common state-level requirement. This one-to-one ratio of supervisors to technicians is notable; if this trend holds across the state, it would suggest a strong capacity for high-quality clinical supervision. The data also includes several licensed mental health counselors and social workers, indicating broad growth beyond just ABA services.
Workforce Demographics
The gender breakdown among individual providers is heavily skewed, with women representing 10 providers (91%) and men just 1 provider. This reflects a long-standing and pronounced trend within the behavioral health and ABA industries. The organizational data points to activity from smaller, independent entities rather than large, multi-state chains, as no single employer appeared multiple times in this week's update.
This week's data points to incremental growth in Delaware's behavioral health workforce, with a balanced addition of ABA supervisors and technicians alongside other mental health professionals.
