Arizona's behavioral health sector saw 153 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing a 2% share of the national weekly total. This moderate concentration suggests steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 127 were individuals and 26 were organizations, with 77 new enrollments this week alone.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the ABA segment, the update shows 23 providers holding BCBA credentials and 53 providers holding RBT credentials. Two individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of approximately 2.3 RBTs per BCBA indicates a healthy supervisory capacity within the state's ABA workforce. It is important to note that Arizona is a licensed state for BCBAs, with several providers also holding LBA (Licensed Behavior Analyst) credentials. Overall, 31 providers in this update listed multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse service offerings.
Demographic Insights
Among individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 106 women comprising 83% of the total. Male providers account for 16% with 20 individuals, and 1% identified as nonbinary. On the organizational side, NEW DESTINY HEALING LLC appeared twice, suggesting a growing presence. The top cities for new enrollments included Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe.
This data points to a growing and predominantly female ABA workforce in Arizona, with a favorable BCBA-to-RBT ratio supporting continued access to services, particularly in major urban centers.
