Washington saw 93 new behavioral health providers join the CMS NPI registry this week, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx indicates a steady expansion of the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services across various disciplines.
ABA Workforce Composition
For applied behavior analysis, the data shows 6 BCBAs and 29 RBTs among the new entries. It is important to note that these counts are based on specific credential designations and do not include any individuals holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of nearly five RBTs for every BCBA highlights a robust direct service workforce, which is crucial for delivering ABA therapy, but also underscores the significant supervisory responsibilities placed on BCBAs.
Provider Demographics
Of the 81 individual providers, women constitute the majority at 74%, with men making up 16% and nonbinary individuals accounting for 10%. The remaining 12 new providers are organizations. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a decentralized entry of new practices rather than a dominant presence from multi-state chains.
This week's data points to a growing behavioral health workforce in Washington, particularly within ABA, with a strong base of RBTs ready to provide direct services, indicating potential for increased access to care.
