Idaho added 63 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This relatively small concentration suggests Idaho remains a developing market for behavioral health services, with a steady but not overwhelming influx of new professionals.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 14 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) but notably 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) among this week's new registrations. This stark imbalance highlights a significant challenge for ABA service delivery in Idaho, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs. The absence of new BCBA NPIs could indicate that existing BCBAs are supervising these new RBTs, or it may signal a critical shortage of supervisory capacity to meet the growing demand for ABA services. Beyond ABA, the state also saw additions of 5 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) and 4 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), contributing to a broader behavioral health workforce.
Provider Demographics
Of the 50 individual providers registered this week, 36 (72%) are female, 12 (24%) are male, and 2 (4%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends observed across the behavioral health professions. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or individual practitioners are entering the market.
This week's data underscores the urgent need for more BCBA-level professionals in Idaho to ensure adequate supervision and expand access to quality ABA care, especially given the influx of RBTs ready to provide direct services.
