Alaska's behavioral health sector saw 28 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 11 new providers added this week and this year. This represents a small fraction of the national weekly total, indicating a relatively niche or developing market for behavioral health services in the state. Of these, 27 are individuals and 1 is an organization.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Regarding the ABA workforce, the data identifies 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) by credential. While the NPI registry lists 0 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by credential in this specific dataset, an additional 2 individuals are identified by the RBT taxonomy. There are no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This low number of BCBAs relative to RBTs, even when considering taxonomy, suggests a limited supervision capacity for ABA services within the state, which could impact the expansion of ABA access. Other behavioral health professionals in this update include those with L.C.S.W., LPC, MSW, and M.S. CCC-SLP CBIS credentials.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 27 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 21 women comprising 78%. Male providers account for 6 individuals, or 22%. The single organization listed is Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, based in Sitka. Top cities for provider activity include Anchorage, Kenai, Wasilla, Sitka, and Juneau.
This snapshot of NPI data suggests that Alaska's behavioral health workforce, particularly in ABA, is small and may face challenges in scaling services to meet potential demand.
