Virginia's behavioral health sector saw 168 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 77 new providers added this week. This represents 2% of the national weekly total. The addition of 83 new providers this year signals consistent growth and demand for behavioral health services across the state.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Among the individual providers, the ABA workforce shows a critical distribution. The data identifies 17 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 26 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) holding these credentials. It's important to note that these figures represent the presence of these credentials, and some individuals may hold multiple certifications or different primary taxonomies. For instance, two BCBAs also explicitly list the state-level Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential. Only 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is relatively low, suggesting a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, which is essential for RBTs to deliver direct ABA services.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Activity

Of the 122 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 104 women comprising 85%. Male providers account for 13 individuals, or 11%, while 5 individuals identify as nonbinary, making up 4%. On the organizational side, 46 organizations were added, with "HOPE & WELLNESS PLACE" appearing twice, indicating its active presence in the state.

This data suggests that while Virginia is experiencing growth in its behavioral health workforce, particularly among RBTs, the relatively small number of BCBAs could present challenges for expanding supervised ABA services and ensuring adequate clinical oversight in the state.