Delaware saw 23 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this contributed 0% of the national weekly total, reflecting the state's smaller size, 9 new providers were added this week. This consistent, albeit modest, influx signals ongoing development within Delaware's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data shows 2 providers identified with BCBA credentials and 2 providers identified with RBT credentials. Notably, 0 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This equal count of BCBAs and RBTs is unusual; typically, RBTs significantly outnumber BCBAs to ensure adequate direct service capacity under supervision. This ratio suggests a very nascent or specialized ABA workforce in Delaware, or that many RBTs may be operating under organizational NPIs not captured in this individual credential summary. Beyond ABA, other prominent behavioral health credentials include 3 LCSWs and 1 CCC-SLP, indicating a diverse professional landscape.
Provider Demographics
Of the 18 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 14 (78%) are female, while 4 (22%) are male. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field nationwide. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a varied landscape of employers rather than dominance by a few large chains in this particular update.
The steady addition of new providers, particularly in critical areas like ABA, is vital for improving access to behavioral health services and addressing workforce demands across Delaware.
