Washington's behavioral health sector shows steady expansion, with a total of 233 providers appearing in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This figure represents 3% of the national weekly total, indicating a consistent, albeit moderate, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce. Of these, 97 providers were newly added this week, contributing to a year-to-date total of 106 new providers, signaling ongoing growth within the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Analyzing the credential landscape among individual providers, the data shows 8 BCBAs and 49 RBTs. It's important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, though in this dataset, there are no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately six to one, highlights a workforce structure heavily reliant on direct service providers. This underscores the critical need for a sufficient pipeline of BCBAs to provide essential supervision and maintain the quality of ABA services across Washington.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual workforce demographics reveal a predominantly female presence, with 152 female providers making up 74% of the total. Male providers number 47, accounting for 23%, while 7 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 3%. Among organizational entities, EVERHOME HEALTHCARE LLC appeared twice, suggesting a notable presence or recent expansion. Additionally, 65 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations within Washington's behavioral health community.
This data collectively suggests a growing, female-dominated behavioral health workforce in Washington, with a clear emphasis on direct service roles, which is vital for enhancing access to ABA services statewide but will require continued development of supervisory-level professionals.
