Phoenix registered 43 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS weekly update, a group composed of 31 individuals and 12 organizations. Recent activity is strong, with 22 providers newly listed this week, bringing the year-to-date total of new providers in the city to 24. This steady influx of new practitioners and agencies highlights ongoing growth in the local behavioral health sector.
Credential Breakdown
The latest data for Phoenix shows a workforce dominated by direct-care staff, with 15 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This creates a 5-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, which may indicate a high demand for supervision. One provider holds the MS, BCBA, and LBA credentials, signifying a state-licensed supervisor. The data also includes 5 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and other mental health specialists, and notes that 12 providers are registered under multiple taxonomies, suggesting a move toward integrated service models.
Workforce Profile
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with women accounting for 77% (24 providers) of new individual registrations. Men make up 16% (5 providers), and 6% (2 providers) identified as nonbinary. Among organizations, HOFUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH LLC was the most frequently listed entity, appearing with 2 registrations. The high ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a rapidly expanding entry-level workforce, which could impact both access to care and the demand for qualified supervisors in the Phoenix area.
