Seattle's behavioral health sector registered 36 providers in the latest CMS update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. The group includes 32 individuals and 4 organizations. A significant surge in activity is evident, with 21 providers newly registered this week, accounting for nearly all of the 22 new providers added in Seattle so far this year.
Credential Breakdown
The data indicates an influx of entry-level ABA staff, with 5 RBTs registered but no new BCBAs. This imbalance is critical for clinic operators, as it points to a potential supervision bottleneck where new technicians may struggle to find the required oversight from a certified supervisor. The local workforce is diverse, also including professionals with credentials like LMHCA, PhD, and LICSW. The data also showed 2 providers registered under multiple taxonomies, indicating varied specializations.
Workforce Demographics
Among the individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 21 female providers comprising 66% of the total. Male providers accounted for 22% of the group with 7 individuals, and 4 nonbinary providers made up the remaining 13%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update.
This week's data suggests an expansion of the frontline ABA workforce in Seattle, but the absence of new BCBAs could signal future challenges in maintaining adequate supervision ratios and ensuring quality of care.
