Delaware saw 51 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 9 new providers added this week. This represents less than 1% of the national weekly total, reflecting the state's smaller size but consistent, albeit modest, growth in its behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 BCBA credentials and 1 RBT credential. Notably, there were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This extremely low ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, and the small overall number of ABA professionals, points to a critical shortage in both direct service providers and supervisory capacity. This imbalance can significantly impact the availability and quality of ABA therapy for individuals in Delaware.
Provider Demographics
Among the 49 individual providers, the gender distribution is predominantly female, with 42 (86%) identifying as female and 7 (14%) as male. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, indicating a dispersed provider landscape rather than dominance by large multi-state chains in this particular dataset.
This data highlights the ongoing need for a robust and growing behavioral health workforce, particularly in specialized areas like ABA, to enhance access to care for Delaware residents.
