Virginia added 195 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 2% of the national weekly total. This consistent activity signals a steady demand for services and ongoing workforce expansion within the state's behavioral health sector.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 14 individuals with BCBA credentials and 49 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that 3 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a valuable career progression and dual expertise. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a robust pipeline of direct service providers, but also underscores the ongoing need for more BCBAs to ensure sufficient supervision capacity, which is vital for maintaining high-quality ABA therapy. Beyond ABA, the broader behavioral health landscape saw 19 LCSWs and 11 LPCs among the new providers, reflecting a diverse professional mix addressing various mental health needs.

Provider Demographics

Of the 152 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 122 (80%) are female, 21 (14%) are male, and 9 (6%) identify as nonbinary. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health field nationwide. Notably, two organizations, CLINIC BY REECE and CONSULTING & COMMUNITY RESOURCES LLC, each appeared twice in this week's data, indicating their active presence and potential growth in the Virginia market.

This snapshot of Virginia's behavioral health workforce points to continued growth, particularly in direct service roles, and a diverse professional landscape crucial for expanding access to care across the state.