Virginia added 194 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This concentration indicates a consistent, albeit moderate, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce, reflecting ongoing demand for services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 10 BCBA credentials and 48 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 4 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 4.8 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a robust pipeline of direct service providers, but also points to a potential strain on BCBA supervision capacity within the state.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 151 individual providers registered, 82% are female, 12% are male, and 6% identify as nonbinary, a gender distribution consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, "VIRGINIA FAMILY SERVICES" appeared 2 times in the new registrations, signaling its active presence in the Virginia provider landscape.

This data suggests a growing need for BCBA-level professionals in Virginia to adequately supervise the expanding RBT workforce and ensure continued access to quality ABA services across the state.