Philadelphia's behavioral health sector saw 29 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 21 new registrations this week. This activity represents less than 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a steady, localized contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 19 are individual practitioners and 10 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 5 BCBAs and 3 RBTs. It's important to note that no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The presence of more BCBAs than RBTs suggests a favorable supervisory ratio for the current RBT workforce, which is essential for quality ABA service delivery, though the overall numbers are small. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LCSWs, 3 LPCs, 1 PSYD, 1 CCC-SLP, 1 LPC-R, and 1 provider with JD, MA, LAPC, NCC credentials. Additionally, 4 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse skill sets.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Philadelphia is predominantly female, with 18 female providers accounting for 95% of the total, while 1 male provider constitutes 5%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, nor were any city counts inflated by corporate headquarters registrations. This week's influx of 21 new providers, contributing to 21 new registrations this year, suggests a growing behavioral health workforce in Philadelphia, potentially enhancing access to care for local families.
