Colorado saw the addition of 84 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution signals a steady expansion within the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services and a growing professional workforce.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 11 BCBAs and 35 RBTs. It is important to note that credential counts can overlap; specifically, 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from technician to supervisor. The overall ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3 to 1, suggests a solid foundation for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, though continued growth in BCBA numbers will be crucial for expanding overall supervision capacity.
Provider Demographics
Among the 62 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 39 women accounting for 63% of the total. 14 providers are male, making up 23%, while 9 individuals identify as nonbinary, representing 15%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
This week's data, particularly the continued influx of RBTs, suggests an ongoing expansion of the ABA workforce, enhancing service access for individuals in Colorado.
