Arizona's behavioral health sector registered 163 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This consistent, albeit smaller, contribution suggests a steady rate of workforce development in the state. So far this year, Arizona has seen 97 new providers added, indicating ongoing growth in its behavioral health workforce.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
The credential breakdown reveals 18 professionals holding BCBA credentials and 63 individuals with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these counts reflect the total number of individuals holding these specific credentials, and are not mutually exclusive categories. Of these, 3 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying their dual capacity for direct service and supervision. The ratio of approximately 3.5 RBTs per BCBA (63 RBTs to 18 BCBAs) indicates a favorable supervisory environment, suggesting that BCBAs are well-positioned to provide adequate oversight for the RBT workforce, which is crucial for delivering quality ABA services.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
Demographically, the individual provider data shows a significant female majority, with 116 female providers making up 85% of the individual workforce. Male providers number 18, representing 13%, and 2 individuals identify as nonbinary, comprising 1%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a dispersed entry of new entities rather than concentrated growth from dominant chains. Furthermore, 31 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations and service offerings within Arizona's behavioral health community.
Overall, this data points to a steadily expanding and predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Arizona, with a healthy supervisory structure to support ABA service delivery, which bodes well for improving access to care across the state.
