Idaho recorded 74 total behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. With 28 new providers this week, this modest share indicates steady, localized growth in the state's behavioral health sector.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 4 providers with BCBA credentials and 4 providers with RBT credentials. It's important to note that these counts reflect providers identified by either credential text or taxonomy. No providers in this update held both BCBA and RBT credentials. The 1:1 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is unusual for ABA clinics, where RBTs typically outnumber BCBAs for direct service capacity. This ratio suggests either an early stage of ABA workforce development or that many RBTs are not captured in this NPI data. Beyond ABA, other prominent behavioral health credentials include 8 LMSWs, 8 LCSWs, and 6 LPCs, reflecting a broader professional landscape.
Provider Demographics
Of the 53 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 40 (75%) identifying as female and 13 (25%) as male. This aligns with broader behavioral health trends. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse employer landscape rather than dominance by large chains.
The continued growth and diverse professional mix in Idaho's behavioral health sector are essential for improving access to critical services and meeting evolving workforce demands across the state.
