Washington added 92 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This modest share suggests a consistent, rather than rapid, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce compared to larger national trends, indicating steady growth in service capacity.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 33 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that credential and taxonomy counts can overlap, as some individuals may hold multiple designations. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The significant ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 11:1, highlights a strong influx of direct service providers, which will require adequate BCBA supervision to maintain service quality and expand access.
Provider Demographics
Of the 83 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 67%. Male providers constitute 22%, while 11% identify as nonbinary. The update also includes 9 organizations. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
This week's data points to a continued growth in Washington's RBT workforce, which is crucial for expanding direct ABA service delivery, though the BCBA-to-RBT ratio suggests ongoing demand for supervisory-level professionals.
