West Virginia added 20 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a very small contribution to the overall national growth this week and suggesting a modest pace of new provider entry compared to other states.
ABA Workforce Composition
Among the 18 individual providers, the update includes 3 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Notably, there were no new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The absence of new BCBAs, who are crucial for clinical supervision, alongside a small number of RBTs, suggests a potential bottleneck in expanding ABA services if this trend continues. Other credentials among the new individual providers include 2 Care Coordinators, 1 MA, 1 AADC, and 1 B.A.. The two new organizations are ADVANCED RECOVERY ASSOCIATES and HUNTINGTON INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING & WELLNESS.
Provider Demographics
The individual providers are predominantly female, with 13 women accounting for 72% of the total. 5 men make up 28% of the new individual providers. There were no notable organizations appearing multiple times in this week's data.
The limited number of new ABA professionals, particularly BCBAs, suggests that West Virginia may face challenges in rapidly expanding access to ABA services for its residents.
