Alaska added 19 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing less than 1% of the national total. This modest influx suggests a slower pace of workforce expansion compared to other states, potentially impacting access to care in a geographically challenging region.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis field, Alaska gained 7 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) this week. Crucially, there were no new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 0 dual-credentialed BCBA+RBTs reported. This absence of new BCBAs creates a significant imbalance, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs to deliver ABA services. The data also includes 1 individual with an LCSW credential, indicating broader behavioral health additions beyond ABA.
Provider Demographics and Locations
Of the 15 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 87% (13 individuals). Men comprise 13% (2 individuals). No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. New providers are concentrated in cities such as Anchorage, Sitka, Wasilla, Juneau, and Fairbanks.
The addition of RBTs without new BCBA supervisors points to a potential bottleneck in expanding supervised ABA service delivery and capacity in Alaska.
