Philadelphia's behavioral health sector saw **38 providers** registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents **0%** of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant weekly change. The new registrations include **23 individuals** and **15 organizations**. This week alone, **11 providers** were newly added, contributing to a total of **15 new providers** in Philadelphia this year.
ABA Credential Mix
Among credentialed professionals, the data shows **6 individuals** hold the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential, while **3 individuals** are credentialed as Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression from technician to supervisor. This distribution, with more BCBAs than RBTs, suggests a strong supervisory capacity within the local ABA workforce, though it could also indicate a need for more direct service providers (RBTs) to meet client demand. Beyond ABA, **5 providers** hold the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, indicating a broader mental health presence.
Workforce Demographics
Individual practitioners in Philadelphia are predominantly female, with **19 female providers** making up **83%** of the total. **4 male providers** account for **17%** of individuals, with no nonbinary providers registered. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update.
The current credential mix, showing a higher ratio of BCBAs to RBTs than typically seen in direct service delivery, suggests a robust but potentially imbalanced ABA workforce in Philadelphia, which could impact the availability of direct RBT-level services.
