Colorado added 97 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total for the week. This modest share suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating a consistent demand for services and a stable entry of new professionals.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the update includes 4 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 38 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that these counts can overlap if a provider holds multiple credentials or taxonomies. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of nearly 1 BCBA to every 10 RBTs highlights a potential need for increased supervisory capacity to support the growing RBT workforce, which is crucial for direct service delivery.
Provider Demographics
Among the 72 individual providers, the workforce shows a significant female majority, with women comprising 71%. Male providers account for 11%, while 18% identify as nonbinary. On the organizational front, "THE DALE HOUSE PROJECT" appeared three times, indicating a notable presence in this week's new enrollments.
The continued addition of RBTs, despite the lower number of new BCBAs this week, suggests an ongoing expansion of direct ABA service capacity in Colorado, necessitating a future increase in supervisory roles to maintain quality care.
