Phoenix's behavioral health sector registered 22 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant volume for this specific week. Of these, 13 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 15 new providers this year. The total includes 16 individual practitioners and 6 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 4 BCBA providers and 9 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 dual-credentialed provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a developing supervisory capacity needed to support the RBT workforce. Other registered professionals include 1 LAC, 1 SLP, 1 LCSW, 1 LAMFT, and 1 MS LISAC.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 14 female providers accounting for 88% of the total, while 2 male providers constitute 13%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The recent influx of 13 new registrations suggests a growing local workforce, which could enhance access to behavioral health services for families in Phoenix.
