Delaware saw 30 behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with 6 new additions this week. While this represents 0% of the national total, it reflects ongoing, albeit smaller-scale, growth typical for a state of Delaware's size.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, Delaware's update includes 1 BCBA credential and 3 RBT credentials. Notably, there were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific update. This ratio of 3 RBTs to 1 BCBA suggests a foundational capacity for direct ABA service delivery, but also highlights the critical need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and expand access to care across the state.
Provider Demographics
The individual provider registrations in Delaware show a significant gender imbalance, with 23 (96%) providers identifying as female and only 1 (4%) provider as male. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. This demographic trend is consistent with the broader behavioral health field, which is predominantly female.
The modest but consistent growth in Delaware's behavioral health workforce, particularly in ABA, indicates a developing capacity for service. However, continued focus on increasing the number of BCBA supervisors will be essential to meet the demand for high-quality ABA services in the state.
