Virginia registered 197 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 2% of the national weekly total. This indicates a consistent, albeit modest, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce. Notably, 107 providers were new this week, comprising the majority of the 117 new providers added to the registry for the entire year, suggesting a recent acceleration in NPI registrations within the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the ABA-specific credentials, Virginia's update includes 15 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 54 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that 2 providers held both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these individuals are counted within both the BCBA and RBT totals. Excluding these dual-credentialed professionals to identify unique supervisory and direct service roles, the ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is approximately 4:1. This ratio is significantly lower than the industry standard of 8-10 RBTs per BCBA, suggesting a potentially robust supervisory capacity within Virginia's ABA sector.
Workforce Demographics
The individual providers in this update totaled 158, alongside 39 organizations. Analyzing gender demographics among individuals, 125 providers were female, representing 79%. Male providers accounted for 17, or 11%, while 16 providers identified as nonbinary, making up 10%. Top cities for new registrations included Virginia Beach, North Chesterfield, Fairfax, Richmond, and Vienna. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this particular dataset.
This data snapshot suggests a growing behavioral health workforce in Virginia, particularly in direct service roles, supported by a favorable BCBA-to-RBT ratio that could enhance the quality and accessibility of ABA services statewide.
