Idaho added 55 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 27 new additions this week. This represents 1% of the national total, reflecting a smaller but consistently active behavioral health market in the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the data shows 4 BCBA credentials and 8 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression from technician to supervisor. The 2-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, while based on small numbers, suggests a favorable supervision capacity per RBT, which is essential for maintaining high-quality service delivery. Beyond ABA, Idaho's behavioral health additions also included 8 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) and 5 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC).
Provider Demographics
Of the 43 individual providers, 35 (81%) are female, 7 (16%) are male, and 1 (2%) identifies as nonbinary. The remaining 12 providers were organizations. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations.
This data indicates a steady, albeit modest, expansion of Idaho's behavioral health workforce, with a particularly strong supervisory foundation within the ABA sector that could support future growth in access to care.
