Phoenix's behavioral health sector saw 26 new providers added in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This significant influx highlights Phoenix as a growing hub for behavioral health services. The new additions comprise 22 individual practitioners and 4 organizations, indicating a mix of solo practices and expanding clinics.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Among the individual providers, the data reveals a strong focus on direct-service roles within Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 16 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Notably, there are no new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or dual BCBA+RBT credential holders in this cohort. Of the 16 RBTs, one individual also holds a 106S00000X credential. Additionally, the update includes 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), expanding the broader behavioral health offerings.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 21 female providers accounting for 95% of the total, compared to 1 male provider. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The high number of new RBTs without a corresponding increase in BCBA supervision within this specific update suggests a potential bottleneck for expanding supervised ABA services in Phoenix, indicating a need for more supervisory-level professionals to support direct care staff.
