Connecticut added 81 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. This group includes 67 individuals and 14 organizations, reflecting a steady expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the new provider data, there were 11 BCBA credentials and 15 RBT credentials. Notably, 2 individuals held dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often signaling a career transition from technician to supervisor. These credential counts overlap. The nearly one-to-one ratio of new RBTs to BCBAs suggests a strong foundation for clinical supervision and program oversight, which is essential for maintaining quality of care in ABA services.
Provider Demographics
The gender distribution among the new individual providers is overwhelmingly female, with women comprising 82% of the total. Men accounted for 16%, and one provider identified as nonbinary. This demographic profile is consistent with broader national trends in the behavioral health and social assistance sectors. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating growth across various smaller practices and independent providers.
This balanced addition of both supervisory and direct-care ABA professionals suggests a sustainable approach to expanding access to behavioral health services in Connecticut.