Washington added 256 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 3% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates Washington's steady growth in the behavioral health sector and its ongoing efforts to expand access to care.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) workforce, the data shows 15 BCBA credentials and 62 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 3 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career progression from direct service provider to supervisor. The ratio of approximately four RBTs for every BCBA suggests a solid base for direct ABA service delivery but also highlights the continuous need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and support for the growing RBT workforce.

Provider Demographics and Key Players

Among the 211 individual providers, 154 (73%) are female, 48 (23%) are male, and 9 (4%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in behavioral health. Notably, CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON appeared 4 times in the organizational registrations, indicating its significant role and expansion within the state's behavioral health landscape.

The continued growth in Washington's behavioral health workforce, particularly among RBTs, points to an increasing capacity for service delivery, though maintaining a healthy BCBA-to-RBT ratio remains crucial for quality ABA care.