Phoenix's behavioral health sector saw 35 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents less than 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a steady, localized growth. Of these, 17 new providers registered this week, contributing to 20 new registrations this year. The total includes 24 individual practitioners and 11 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and clinic-based services.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 8 providers with a BCBA credential or taxonomy and 9 providers identified as RBTs. It is important to note that no providers in this update hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, suggesting distinct career paths rather than progression from direct care to supervision within this specific cohort. The BCBA to RBT ratio of 8:9 is nearly 1:1, which is a healthy ratio for ensuring adequate supervision capacity for ABA services. Beyond these core ABA roles, the Phoenix landscape also includes professionals with credentials such as MA, LPC, LCSW, and PhD, broadening the scope of available behavioral health expertise.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 20 practitioners (83%) identifying as female, while 4 practitioners (17%) are male. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. There were no specific organizations appearing multiple times in this update, suggesting that this week's registrations are driven by a diverse array of independent providers and smaller local entities, rather than large multi-state chains. This consistent influx of new professionals across various behavioral health disciplines suggests a growing capacity to meet the demand for services in Phoenix.
