Seattle's behavioral health sector saw 34 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 13 new registrations this week. This total includes 31 individual practitioners and 3 organizations. Seattle's contribution represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a relatively small, localized influx of new providers compared to broader national trends.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) credentials, Seattle's new providers include 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and 4 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously. This ratio of 4 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a reasonable capacity for clinical supervision within the local ABA workforce, though the overall numbers are small.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Seattle shows a clear gender distribution, with 20 female providers accounting for 65% of the total. Male providers number 10, making up 32%, while 1 provider identifies as nonbinary, representing 3%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, indicating a diverse rather than concentrated growth pattern.
Overall, this week's data indicates a modest but balanced expansion of the ABA workforce in Seattle, with a healthy supervisory ratio supporting continued access to services.
