Iowa's behavioral health sector saw a modest update in the latest CMS NPI registry, with a total of 29 providers listed. This represents a negligible share of the national weekly total. Only 1 provider was newly added this week, contributing to the 17 new providers registered in the state so far this year.
ABA Workforce and Other Credentials
Within the ABA workforce, the data shows 1 BCBA and 4 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update, indicating distinct roles for these professionals. The ratio of 4 RBTs to 1 BCBA is lower than the industry standard of 8-10 RBTs per BCBA, which could suggest a relatively strong supervision capacity for the current RBT workforce, or a smaller, more nascent ABA market in the state. Beyond ABA, the registry also included 8 other licensed mental health professionals, comprising 3 LMHCs, 2 LISWs, 1 TLMHC, 1 LPCC, and 1 LMSW, indicating a broader range of behavioral health services.
Provider Demographics
The majority of providers were individuals, totaling 19 individuals, alongside 10 organizations. The gender breakdown among individuals reveals a workforce predominantly composed of women, with 15 female providers (79%), 3 male providers (16%), and 1 nonbinary provider (5%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Additionally, 2 providers were listed with multiple taxonomies, indicating a breadth of service offerings or specializations.
This data suggests that while Iowa's behavioral health sector saw minimal new NPI registrations this week, the existing ABA workforce, though small, appears to maintain a favorable supervision ratio, potentially supporting access to services in specific areas.
