Idaho added 25 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. All 25 providers are new this week, indicating a focused, albeit small, influx of professionals into the state's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the behavioral health landscape, the update shows 10 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) among the new individual providers. Crucially for the ABA industry, no Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) were added this week. This absence of BCBAs, who are responsible for supervising RBTs and designing treatment plans, signals a significant gap in the state's supervisory capacity. It is important to note that 4 providers are listed with both an RBT taxonomy and a "PARAPROFESSIONAL" credential, indicating an overlap in their qualifications. Additionally, 3 providers have multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets beyond ABA.
Provider Demographics
Of the 21 individual providers, 16 are female, making up 76% of the individual workforce, while 5 are male, accounting for 24%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting the new organizational entities are distinct. The top cities for new providers include Chubbuck, Meridian, and Boise.
The current data, with a notable influx of RBTs but no new BCBAs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in Idaho but also a critical need to attract and retain more supervisory-level professionals to ensure quality and expand access.
