Virginia added a total of 181 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 87 new providers enrolling this week. This represents 2% of the national weekly total, signaling a moderate but consistent growth in the state's behavioral health sector.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the update shows 42 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 20 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts can overlap, as 5 individuals reported holding both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression from direct service to supervision. The approximately 2:1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a foundational workforce for direct ABA services. This ratio is lower than in some other states, suggesting that BCBAs in Virginia may carry a heavier direct service load or supervise fewer RBTs, potentially impacting overall service capacity.

Provider Demographics

Of the 143 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 83%. Male providers comprise 14%, and 3% identify as nonbinary. The update also listed 38 organizations, with no single organization appearing multiple times, indicating a diverse entry of new entities rather than significant expansion from a few dominant multi-state chains.

This data suggests a steady, female-dominated growth in Virginia's behavioral health workforce, with a particular focus on expanding the RBT base for direct ABA service delivery across the state.