Washington added 107 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total for the week. This moderate share suggests steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating a consistent demand for services and a pipeline of new professionals.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data shows 9 new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 41 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that these counts reflect distinct credentials or primary taxonomies; no providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 4.5 to 1, indicates a healthy structure for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, which is crucial for expanding ABA therapy access.
Provider Demographics
Of the 107 total providers, 92 are individuals and 15 are organizations. The individual provider demographic data reveals a predominantly female workforce, with women accounting for 78% (72 individuals). Male providers comprise 18% (17 individuals), and 3% (3 individuals) identify as nonbinary. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse entry of new entities rather than expansion from dominant multi-state chains.
The consistent addition of RBTs, in particular, points to a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery across Washington, supporting increased access to care.
