Connecticut added 63 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. Of these, 31 providers were new this week, indicating consistent, albeit smaller-scale, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. This steady influx is crucial for a state like Connecticut to maintain and expand access to care.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 NPIs identified as BCBAs and 11 NPIs identified as RBTs. These counts reflect providers whose NPI records indicate these specific credentials or taxonomies. There were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.6:1, highlights a foundational workforce of direct service providers, emphasizing the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision to ensure high-quality ABA therapy.
Provider Demographics
Of the 52 individual providers added, 44 (85%) are female, 7 (13%) are male, and 1 (2%) identifies as nonbinary, reflecting the predominantly female demographic often seen in behavioral health professions. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's additions, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or individual practitioners contributing to the workforce.
This continued growth in behavioral health professionals, particularly in the ABA field, is essential for addressing service demands and enhancing access to specialized care across Connecticut.
