Seattle's behavioral health sector registered a total of 31 providers in the latest CMS update. Of these, 14 providers were newly registered this week, accounting for 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant surge in new registrations. The new additions comprise 28 individuals and 3 organizations, with all 14 new providers this week also representing the total new registrations for the year to date.
ABA Credential Mix
The data indicates 3 BCBAs and 2 RBTs in Seattle. Notably, one of the BCBAs also holds a MED and LBA credential. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously. This unusual ratio, with more BCBAs than RBTs, suggests a strong supervisory capacity relative to direct service providers, or potentially indicates that many RBTs in the area may not be registering their NPIs as individuals. Beyond ABA-specific credentials, 4 providers are licensed as Clinical Social Workers (LICSW), indicating a broader mental health professional presence.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual practitioners, the workforce is predominantly female, with 23 female providers making up 82% of the total. Male providers number 5, accounting for 18%, with no nonbinary providers reported. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse landscape of individual practices and smaller entities.
The current credential mix, particularly the high BCBA-to-RBT ratio, suggests a robust clinical oversight infrastructure, potentially indicating a readiness for growth in direct ABA service provision in the Seattle area.
