Arizona saw 59 new behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This steady, albeit smaller, influx of new professionals indicates consistent growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 34 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It's important to note that some providers may hold multiple credentials or taxonomies, though no individuals in this specific dataset were identified with both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at 17:1, suggests a significant expansion of direct service capacity, but also highlights a potential need for more BCBA supervisors to maintain adequate clinical oversight for the growing RBT workforce.
Provider Demographics
Of the 48 individual providers added, the workforce is overwhelmingly female, with 45 women accounting for 94% of new individual enrollees. Only 3 male providers were added, making up 6%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
This data points to a continued expansion of direct ABA service delivery in Arizona, particularly in RBT roles, which will be crucial for addressing access to care.
