Idaho's behavioral health sector added 52 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. This cohort is composed of 37 individuals and 15 organizations, reflecting modest but steady growth in the state's provider landscape, with new activity centered in cities like Boise and Idaho Falls.
Provider Mix
This week's update shows a diverse mix of credentials rather than a concentration in applied behavior analysis. Only 1 BCBA and 1 RBT were registered, a one-to-one ratio that does not indicate a broader ABA workforce expansion. Instead, growth was led by other licensed professionals, including 5 LPCs, 5 LCSWs, and 4 LCPCs. These categories are not mutually exclusive, as 19 providers in this cohort listed multiple taxonomies, indicating a range of specializations.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual providers, the workforce is overwhelmingly female, with women accounting for 31 providers, or 84% of the total. Male providers numbered 6. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting growth is distributed across smaller, independent practices rather than being driven by large, multi-state chains.
This week's data points to an expansion in general mental health counseling across Idaho, with less emphasis on the growth of the state's specialized ABA workforce.
