Delaware saw 27 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 0% of the national total. While a small number, 14 providers were new this week, contributing to the 16 new providers added this year. The majority were individuals (22), with 5 organizations also registering.
ABA and Behavioral Health Credentials
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 1 BCBA credential and 6 RBT credentials. There were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials this week. This 6:1 RBT-to-BCBA ratio suggests a significant need for more BCBAs to provide supervision, a critical component for quality ABA service delivery. Beyond ABA, the state also saw additions including 3 Licensed Professional Counselors of Mental Health (LPCMH) and 1 individual with both NCC and LPCMH credentials, alongside 1 Speech-Language Pathologist, 1 Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), 1 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and 1 individual with MS, LACMH credentials, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health growth.
Workforce Demographics
Of the individual providers, 91% are female, while 9% are male, reflecting the predominantly female workforce often seen across behavioral health fields. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's registrations, suggesting a diverse set of smaller practices or individual practitioners rather than expansion by dominant multi-state chains. The top cities for new registrations included Wilmington, Newark, and Seaford.
This week's data points to modest growth in Delaware's behavioral health workforce, with a particular need for increased BCBA capacity to support the RBT workforce and expand ABA access.
