Denver's behavioral health sector saw 34 providers added in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This group includes 25 individuals and 9 organizations, with 13 of the providers being new this week. This activity indicates a steady, localized growth pattern for the city's behavioral health workforce.
Provider Credential Mix
The latest data shows a notable absence of new ABA supervisors, with 0 BCBAs registered. The direct-care workforce saw a small increase with 4 RBTs added. In contrast, the broader mental health field showed more activity, with credentials including 4 LCSWs, 2 LPCs, and 2 LPCCs. This disparity, particularly the lack of new BCBA registrations, could signal a future constraint on supervision capacity for RBTs in the Denver area.
Workforce Demographics
Among the new individual providers, women are the majority, with 18 providers making up 72% of the total. The data also shows a significant representation of nonbinary practitioners, who account for 5 providers, or 20% of the individual total. Male providers accounted for 2 registrations. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update. This week's data suggests Denver's behavioral health workforce growth is primarily outside of ABA, which may impact future access to applied behavior analysis services.
