Seattle's behavioral health sector saw 40 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This indicates a smaller, localized influx compared to broader national trends. Of these, 21 providers were new this week, contributing to 27 new registrations this year. The total includes 33 individual practitioners and 7 organizations.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 1 BCBA provider and 5 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, though no providers in this update hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of 1 BCBA to 5 RBTs suggests a limited supervisory capacity, which is crucial for maintaining the quality and compliance of ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, Seattle's behavioral health landscape also includes professionals with other credentials such as 3 LMHCs, 1 MSW, 1 LICSW, LMSW, 1 LCSW, 1 JD, MA, and 1 MCHA, broadening the scope of available mental health care.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Seattle is predominantly female, with 24 practitioners identifying as female, accounting for 73%. 4 practitioners identify as male, making up 12%, and 5 practitioners identify as nonbinary, representing 15%. Notably, "LIFELONG HEALTH FOR ALL" appeared 3 times in the organizational listings, indicating a significant presence from this single entity in the area. The low number of BCBAs relative to RBTs suggests a potential bottleneck in clinical supervision, which could impact the expansion of ABA services in Seattle.
