Denver's behavioral health sector added 12 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 0% to the national weekly total. All 12 providers are new this year, with 8 individuals and 4 organizations establishing a presence in the city. This specific week's data represents a small, focused addition to the local behavioral health landscape.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the individual providers, the data shows 4 new RBTs, but notably, no new BCBAs were registered this week. This absence of new BCBA supervisors is significant for the ABA industry, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs to provide services. The update also includes one provider with an MSW, LCSW credential and another with an MA, LPC credential, indicating additions across various behavioral health disciplines beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce is predominantly female, with 6 female providers accounting for 75%, compared to 2 male providers at 25%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. The current week's data, with new RBTs but no new BCBAs, highlights a potential challenge for maintaining the crucial supervisory ratio necessary for quality ABA service delivery in Denver.
