Denver's behavioral health sector recorded 22 new providers in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This localized influx includes 17 individual practitioners and 5 organizations, contributing to the city's service capacity.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among the new registrants, the data shows 1 BCBA and 13 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive categories, reflecting distinct roles within the behavioral health field. Additionally, other behavioral health professionals include one provider with an LPC credential and one provider with an LPCC.0023376 credential. The absence of dual BCBA+RBT credentials among these new entries indicates a focus on specific roles. The ratio of 1 BCBA to 13 RBTs among these new providers suggests a high demand for direct service roles, which could strain supervisory capacity if not balanced by existing or future BCBA growth.
Workforce Demographics
The individual workforce among these new registrants shows a diverse gender distribution: 8 female providers (47%), 1 male provider (6%), and 8 nonbinary providers (47%). No specific organizations were notably prominent in this week's update. This data indicates a significant expansion in Denver's RBT workforce, crucial for direct ABA service delivery, but also highlights a potential need for more BCBAs to ensure adequate supervision and quality of care for the growing client base.
