Phoenix saw 33 new behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing a small fraction of the national total for the week. Of these, 20 providers were newly registered this week, with 29 individuals and 4 organizations contributing to the growth. This influx signals ongoing expansion in the city's behavioral health sector.
ABA Credential Mix
Among the new individual providers, the data highlights a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 7 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 15 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). Notably, 0 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this week's update, meaning these credential counts are distinct. One of the BCBAs also holds an MA and an Arizona state LBA license, indicating advanced certification. This ratio of approximately 2.1 RBT for every BCBA suggests a reasonable capacity for clinical supervision within the city's ABA workforce. Beyond ABA, the new providers also include 3 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), 1 Psychologist (PSYD), and 1 Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor (L.I.S.A.C.), reflecting a broader behavioral health expansion.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 24 female providers making up 83% of the total. Male providers account for 4 practitioners, or 14%, while 1 provider identifies as nonbinary, representing 3%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data. This consistent addition of both RBTs and supervising BCBAs, alongside other behavioral health professionals, indicates a dynamic and growing market for services in the Phoenix area.
