Arizona recorded 147 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 76 were new this week. This consistent, albeit smaller, contribution to the national total indicates steady growth in Arizona's behavioral health sector, which is crucial for a state experiencing rapid population expansion and increasing demand for services.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) workforce, the data shows 13 individuals holding BCBA credentials and 40 individuals with RBT credentials. One provider held both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression or dual role. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, roughly 3:1, suggests a healthy pipeline of direct service providers. However, maintaining this balance is vital to ensure adequate BCBA supervision capacity for the growing RBT workforce, which is a common challenge in the ABA industry. Beyond ABA, other significant credentials include 7 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) and 5 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW).
Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 109 individual providers, the gender distribution is predominantly female, with 88 individuals (81%) identifying as female and 21 individuals (19%) as male. This aligns with national trends showing a female-dominated behavioral health workforce. Notably, RECOVIA LLC appeared 10 times in the organizational data, suggesting it is a significant employer or network of behavioral health services within the state.
This snapshot of Arizona's behavioral health provider activity highlights ongoing expansion, particularly within the ABA field, and underscores the importance of continued workforce development to meet the state's evolving mental health and autism service needs.
