Denver's behavioral health sector saw 44 total providers in the latest CMS update, with 22 new registrations this week and 24 new this year. This update includes 24 individual practitioners and 20 organizations, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This localized activity suggests focused growth rather than a broad regional expansion, with a significant portion of the year's new providers appearing in this single week.
ABA Credential Mix and Other Specialties
Within the individual provider data, 2 BCBAs and 7 RBTs were identified. These categories are not mutually exclusive, though there were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific update. The presence of 7 RBTs for 2 BCBAs, while a small sample, suggests a potential for supervision capacity, as BCBAs are essential for overseeing RBTs in clinical practice. Beyond ABA, the update also included other behavioral health professionals such as 2 LPCCs, 1 LPC, 1 LCSW, and 1 MA, CCC-SLP, indicating a broad range of mental health and related services.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Denver exhibits a diverse gender distribution: 15 female providers (63%), 2 male providers (8%), and 7 nonbinary providers (29%). Organizational registrations reveal a strong institutional presence, with the UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY accounting for 10 registrations and URBAN PEAK DENVER for 2 registrations. This suggests that large healthcare systems and community organizations are active in expanding their behavioral health offerings. The overall data indicates a steady, albeit modest, expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Denver, with a particular focus on foundational ABA roles and established institutional growth.
