Philadelphia's behavioral health sector saw 17 new providers added to the CMS NPI registry this week. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, it signifies a concentrated local expansion. All 17 providers are new entries this week, consisting of 16 individual practitioners and 1 organization.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within this influx, the data shows 3 BCBAs and 3 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, and 0 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The 1:1 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is atypical for ABA service delivery, where BCBAs typically supervise a larger number of RBTs. Additionally, the new entries include other behavioral health professionals such as 2 LCSWs, 1 LPC, and 1 PHD. It is also notable that 2 providers are registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse service offerings.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Philadelphia is predominantly female, with 12 female providers making up 75% of the total, compared to 4 male providers. No specific organizations were noted multiple times in this week's update. This week's data, particularly the balanced BCBA-RBT entry, suggests a unique dynamic in Philadelphia's expanding behavioral health workforce, potentially impacting supervision models and service capacity for ABA services.
