Connecticut saw 34 behavioral health providers added to the CMS NPI registry this year, representing 1% of the national total. While this number is modest, it reflects ongoing growth in the state's behavioral health sector, indicating a steady, albeit smaller, influx of professionals.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA field, the update includes 17 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Notably, one of these BCBAs also holds a state-level Licensed Behavior Analyst (LBA) credential, which is crucial for independent practice in Connecticut. No individuals were identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 8.5 to 1, suggests a strong base of direct service providers, but highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision capacity.
Provider Demographics
Among the 31 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 77%. Male providers make up 19%, and 3% identify as nonbinary. Three organizations were also added this year, though no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
This data suggests a continued expansion of the ABA workforce in Connecticut, primarily driven by RBTs, which is vital for meeting the growing demand for direct services.
