Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
Size Standard: $9 million
NAICS code 621330 covers establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. This includes psychologists, clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and marriage/family therapists.
Mental health services represent one of the fastest-growing segments of federal healthcare contracting. The Department of Veterans Affairs has substantially expanded mental health services to address veteran mental health needs, including PTSD, depression, substance use disorders, and military sexual trauma. VA contracts extensively with community mental health providers.
Defense Health Agency recognizes the importance of mental health for military readiness and family support. TRICARE provides mental health benefits through military treatment facilities and network providers. The unique stresses of military service create sustained demand for mental health services.
Indian Health Service addresses mental health needs in tribal communities, where access to behavioral health services is often limited. Contracted mental health practitioners supplement IHS staff. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for federal employees also utilize mental health practitioners.
Telemental health has expanded dramatically, particularly since COVID-19. Remote mental health services enable access for rural veterans and underserved populations. Credentialing varies by practitioner type: psychologists, clinical social workers, LPCs, and MFTs each have specific requirements.
- Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Indian Health Service (IHS)
- Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA)
- VA Community Care Mental Health Services
- TRICARE Mental Health Network
- Veteran PTSD Treatment Programs
- Telemental Health Services
- Indian Health Service Behavioral Health
These certifications can help you compete for set-aside contracts under NAICS 621330:
What types of practitioners are included in NAICS 621330?
This code covers psychologists (Ph.D., Psy.D.), clinical social workers (LCSW), licensed professional counselors (LPC), marriage/family therapists (LMFT), and other licensed mental health practitioners except psychiatrists (who are physicians).
What is the size standard for NAICS 621330?
The SBA size standard for NAICS 621330 is $9 million in average annual receipts, making mental health practices easily qualify as small businesses.
What mental health specialties are in high demand?
PTSD treatment, substance use disorder treatment, trauma-focused care, and evidence-based therapies (CBT, CPT, PE) are particularly in demand for VA and DoD. Military sexual trauma specialists are also needed.
How has telemental health grown?
Telemental health expanded significantly, especially post-COVID. VA, DoD, and IHS all utilize telehealth for mental health services. Remote services improve access for rural and underserved populations.
What credentialing is required?
Requirements vary by profession: psychologists need doctoral degree and state license; social workers need master degree and clinical license (LCSW); counselors need master degree and state LPC/LMHC license. Background checks and malpractice insurance are required.
Businesses below this threshold in average annual receipts qualify as small businesses for set-aside contracts.
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