Phoenix's behavioral health sector saw 34 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 19 of these being new additions this week. This represents a small fraction of the national weekly total. Of the total, 27 are individual practitioners and 7 are organizations, indicating a mix of independent growth and clinic establishment in the area.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows 5 providers holding BCBA credentials and 6 providers holding RBT credentials. It is notable that there are no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this week's update. The nearly one-to-one ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is atypical for a traditional ABA service model, where BCBAs typically supervise multiple RBTs. This could indicate a strong supervisory foundation or a diverse range of behavioral health services beyond direct ABA therapy. Other registered professionals include 2 LCSWs and 3 LPCs, among others.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix shows a clear gender distribution, with 18 female providers accounting for 67%, while 6 male providers make up 22%. Additionally, 3 providers identified as nonbinary, representing 11%. No specific multi-state behavioral health chains or other notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a market composed of independent practices or smaller local groups rather than dominance by large employers.
This snapshot of Phoenix's behavioral health landscape indicates steady growth and a diverse professional base, suggesting evolving access to care for the community.
