Philadelphia's behavioral health sector registered 26 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national total for the week. This activity includes 20 individual practitioners and 6 organizations. Notably, 11 providers were newly registered this week, indicating a consistent influx of new professionals and entities into the city's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual providers, the data shows 2 BCBAs and 4 RBTs. These credential counts are distinct, with no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of 2 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a balanced capacity for direct service provision and clinical supervision within the ABA workforce, which is crucial for maintaining quality care standards in the field.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Philadelphia is predominantly female, with 15 female providers accounting for 75% of the total. Male providers number 5, making up 25%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse array of independent practices and smaller groups rather than dominance by large multi-state chains. This data points to a growing, albeit small, local behavioral health workforce in Philadelphia.
