Colorado's behavioral health sector saw 130 new providers join the CMS NPI registry this week, contributing to a total of 281 providers for the state and representing 3% of the national weekly total. This consistent activity, with 226 individuals and 55 organizations added, signals steady growth in Colorado's behavioral health workforce.

Credential Mix and Capacity

Within the ABA workforce, the update includes 10 BCBAs and 104 RBTs by credential. This ratio of over ten RBTs for every BCBA suggests a significant number of direct service providers entering the field, underscoring the ongoing demand for BCBA supervision. Additionally, 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting typical career advancement. It is important to note that 64 providers in this update reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a broad scope of practice or specialized roles that combine different service areas.

Workforce Demographics and Key Organizations

Among individual providers, 157 are female, comprising 69% of the total. Male providers account for 18% (41 individuals), and 12% (28 individuals) identify as nonbinary. The University of Colorado Hospital Authority was a significant organizational presence, appearing 13 times in the data, indicating its substantial role in the state's healthcare landscape.

This data points to a growing and diversifying behavioral health workforce in Colorado, particularly within the ABA field, which is crucial for expanding access to care across the state.