Idaho added 20 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing less than 1% of the national total for the week. This smaller influx suggests a localized growth pattern, potentially indicating a less dominant presence of large, multi-state behavioral health chains compared to other regions.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 4 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) but 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). There were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This stark imbalance points to a significant challenge in establishing or expanding supervised ABA services, as RBTs require BCBA oversight. The data also identifies other licensed professionals, including one LPC, one LMSW, one MS, LPC, and one MA,LPC, though these are distinct from ABA-specific credentials. Two providers listed multiple taxonomies, suggesting diverse service offerings.
Provider Demographics
Of the 12 individual providers added, the workforce is predominantly female, with 10 (83%) being female and 2 (17%) male, consistent with national behavioral health trends. The organization SUNSETRESHAB appeared 3 times, indicating its significant local presence or varied service lines within the state.
The current data suggests that while Idaho is seeing some growth in its RBT workforce, the lack of new BCBAs this week could constrain the expansion of supervised ABA services and access for clients.
