Idaho welcomed 24 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This consistent, albeit modest, contribution indicates steady growth in the state's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update shows 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) but zero Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This significant imbalance highlights a critical need for supervisory capacity, as RBTs require BCBA oversight to deliver ABA services. Other new behavioral health professionals include two Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and two Speech-Language Pathologists, among others, indicating a broader range of service expansion.
Provider Demographics
Of the 22 individual providers added, the workforce is predominantly female, with 77% female, 18% male, and 5% nonbinary. Boise, Meridian, Coeur d'Alene, Nampa, and Pocatello were the top cities for new enrollments. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data.
The influx of RBTs without corresponding BCBA growth suggests that while direct service capacity is increasing, the pipeline for clinical supervision in ABA remains a significant challenge for Idaho.
