Washington added 289 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national total. This signals a modest but consistent contribution to the national workforce, reflecting ongoing efforts within the state to meet local demand for behavioral health services.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update shows 22 providers with BCBA credentials and 105 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as 4 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career progression from technician to supervisor. The approximate 4.8-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a solid foundation for direct service delivery, but also emphasizes the crucial need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and support for RBTs, which is vital for quality ABA care and expanding access.

Provider Demographics

Of the 257 individual providers, 200 (78%) are female, 43 (17%) are male, and 14 (5%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations.

This data suggests a continued expansion of Washington's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct care roles, which is essential for improving ABA access and addressing the state's evolving mental health needs.