Colorado saw 222 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This moderate concentration of new providers indicates steady growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing efforts to meet patient needs.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data reveals 16 providers holding BCBA credentials and 49 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career advancement within the field. The approximate 3-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a healthy balance for direct service delivery and supervision capacity, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA services.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Among the 160 individual providers, 131 (82%) are female, 22 (14%) are male, and 7 (4%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is typical for the behavioral health field. On the organizational side, "Creative Treatment Options Inc." appeared most frequently, with 3 listings in this week's update, suggesting its active presence in the state's provider landscape.

The consistent addition of RBTs and BCBAs, coupled with a favorable supervision ratio, suggests a positive trend for ABA access and workforce stability in Colorado.