Connecticut saw 94 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. While a smaller share, this consistent growth indicates ongoing efforts to expand access to care and strengthen the behavioral health workforce within the state. Of these, 71 were individuals and 23 were organizations.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update shows 3 providers with a BCBA taxonomy and 20 providers with an RBT taxonomy. It's important to note that one of the BCBA-taxonomized individuals also holds a "BCBA, LBA" credential, indicating state licensure layered on their BCBA certification. This update recorded no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials. The approximate 7-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs (20 RBTs to 3 BCBAs) suggests a strong base for direct service delivery, but also highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervisors to maintain quality care and expand capacity.
Provider Demographics
Of the 71 individual providers, 59 (83%) are female and 12 (17%) are male. There were no nonbinary individuals reported. The data did not identify any specific organizations appearing multiple times in this week's new registrations. Top cities for new providers include Cheshire, Windsor, Norwich, Hamden, and Bridgeport.
This snapshot of Connecticut's behavioral health workforce indicates continued expansion, particularly in direct care roles, underscoring the state's ongoing efforts to address behavioral health needs and improve access to services.
