Denver's behavioral health sector saw 42 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 20 providers were new this week, indicating a dynamic period of growth. The city's total includes 29 individuals and 13 organizations, signaling a diverse and expanding behavioral health landscape in the area.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, Denver's update shows 2 BCBAs and 5 RBTs. These counts reflect registrations based on both credential and taxonomy. The absence of dual BCBA+RBT credentials suggests distinct career paths or early-stage progression for many practitioners. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs indicates a limited supervisory capacity for ABA services, which is crucial for maintaining quality care. Beyond ABA, the area also registered 5 LPCCs and 5 LCSWs, alongside other specialized professionals, highlighting a broader range of behavioral health services available.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Denver is predominantly female, with 19 female providers accounting for 66% of the total. There are 8 male providers (28%) and 2 nonbinary providers (7%). Notably, the Mental Health Center of Denver appeared 4 times in the organizational registrations, suggesting a significant presence in the local mental health ecosystem. This data suggests a growing, albeit supervision-constrained, ABA workforce operating within a broader, diverse behavioral health community in Denver.
