Colorado's behavioral health sector added 231 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 3% of the national weekly total. This steady influx of both individual practitioners and organizations signals consistent growth and demand for behavioral health services within the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Among the new individual providers, the data shows a clear hierarchy for ABA services. There are 51 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 18 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 61 providers in the update are listed with multiple taxonomies. The presence of 5 providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials indicates a pathway for career advancement from technician to supervisor. The ratio of nearly three RBTs for every one BCBA in this cohort suggests a healthy capacity for supervision and direct service delivery.

Demographics and Key Organizations

The 173 individual providers are predominantly female, with women making up 79% of the group. Men account for 18%, and nonbinary individuals represent 3%. On the organizational side, several local and regional groups showed notable activity, with The Empowerment Program appearing four times in the update. This mix of new individual practitioners and expanding organizations points to a dynamic local provider landscape.

This recent provider activity, particularly the strong growth in front-line RBTs, suggests an expanding capacity to meet the need for ABA services across Colorado.