Idaho saw 23 new behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. While the state's contribution to the national total rounded to 0%, reflecting a smaller volume of new registrations compared to more populous states, Idaho's overall provider count stands at 41. This activity signals ongoing, albeit modest, growth in the state's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 1 BCBA credential and 1 RBT credential. It is important to note that this single individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying a career progression from direct service provider to supervisor. This unique situation means that the state's current ABA workforce, as reflected in these new registrations, consists of a single dually-credentialed professional. This extremely limited number suggests a nascent or very small ABA workforce in Idaho, potentially impacting supervision capacity and access to ABA services.
Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence
Of the 30 individual providers registered, 23 (77%) are female and 7 (23%) are male, aligning with national trends in behavioral health. There were 11 organizations registered. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. The top cities for new registrations include Boise, Meridian, Idaho Falls, Coeur d'Alene, and Nampa, indicating activity across several population centers.
The current data suggests a very constrained ABA workforce in Idaho, with a critical need for more BCBAs and RBTs to expand access to services and build a robust supervisory structure within the state.
