Colorado added 229 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 126 new enrollments this week alone, accounting for 3% of the national weekly total. This consistent influx indicates a growing and active behavioral health market in the state, likely responding to increasing demand for services and a robust professional pipeline.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 19 BCBAs and 51 RBTs. These credential counts can overlap, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from technician to supervisor. The approximately 2.7-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a solid foundation for direct service delivery under clinical supervision, though a higher BCBA count would further strengthen overall supervisory capacity and allow for greater expansion of ABA services.

Provider Demographics and Key Players

Among the 189 individual providers, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 136 female providers, representing 72%, 29 male providers (15%), and 24 nonbinary individuals (13%). On the organizational front, SOAR HEALTH, INC. and COLORADO HEALING COLLECTIVE each appeared 4 times, while DR. TARA GRAY COUNSELING & WELLNESS INC appeared 2 times, indicating multi-location or multi-specialty operations within the state, a common strategy for larger or PE-backed chains to expand their reach.

This consistent growth in both individual and organizational providers, particularly the RBT workforce, points to an expanding capacity for ABA and broader behavioral health services across Colorado, enhancing access for clients.