Denver's behavioral health sector saw 16 new providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a modest influx of new registrations for the city this period. The new additions include 13 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and new practice entities establishing a presence in the area.
ABA Workforce Credentials
Among the individual providers, the update shows a strong presence of direct-service ABA professionals. There are 8 RBTs and 1 BCBA. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive with other behavioral health roles. No providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of 1 BCBA to 8 RBTs suggests a potential need for additional supervisory capacity to support the newly registered RBTs, as effective supervision is critical for quality ABA service delivery. The update also includes 2 providers with LPCC credentials, alongside other mental health counselors and clinical social workers.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual workforce in Denver is diverse in gender, with 7 female providers (54%), 4 male providers (31%), and 2 nonbinary providers (15%). No organizations were listed multiple times in this week's data. This snapshot of new registrations suggests a slowly expanding behavioral health workforce in Denver, with a particular focus on direct ABA service providers, which could impact access to care for families seeking these services.
