Virginia added 195 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 2% of the national weekly total. This activity reflects a steady and consistent expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce, signaling ongoing investment and demand for services across the Commonwealth.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA sector, the update included 14 BCBA credentials and 49 RBT credentials. It is important to note these counts can overlap, as 3 individuals held dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common marker of career advancement from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of more than three RBTs for every one BCBA indicates a solid foundation of direct-care staff, which is essential for meeting client needs under appropriate clinical supervision.
Provider Demographics
Of the 152 individual providers added, the workforce is predominantly female, with 122 (80%) identifying as female, 21 as male, and 9 as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in healthcare and behavioral services. On the organizational side, "CLINIC BY REECE" and "CONSULTING & COMMUNITY RESOURCES LLC" each appeared twice, indicating localized hiring efforts by smaller, community-focused agencies.
This continued growth, particularly in the RBT workforce, suggests an expanding capacity for direct ABA service delivery to meet the needs of families across Virginia.