Seattle's behavioral health sector saw 15 new providers added in the latest CMS update, all registered this week and year. This influx includes 12 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, indicating recent growth in the local workforce serving the Seattle area.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data shows a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 2 BCBAs and 4 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, though no providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. Additionally, 1 provider holds an LMHCA credential. The ratio of one BCBA for every two RBTs suggests a healthy supervision capacity, which is essential for delivering quality ABA services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Seattle is predominantly female, with 8 female providers making up 67% of the total. Male providers account for 3 individuals (25%), and 1 provider (8%) identifies as nonbinary. No single organization appeared multiple times in this update. This recent addition of both direct-service RBTs and supervising BCBAs suggests an expanding ABA workforce in Seattle, potentially enhancing access to care for local families.
