Iowa's behavioral health sector registered 44 providers in the latest national update, representing 0% of the weekly total. This small cohort, comprising 30 individuals and 14 organizations, reflects a modest level of provider activity in the state. It is important to note that provider counts may overlap, as 8 providers in this update listed multiple taxonomies for their services.
ABA Workforce Ratio
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update included 5 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). This 5-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a functional supervision structure for this small group, but the low absolute numbers highlight a limited ABA-specific workforce. The broader mental health landscape was more represented, with credentials including 6 Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs) and 3 Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISWs).
Provider Demographics
The individual provider workforce shows a significant gender disparity, with women accounting for 90% of the new individual NPIs. The group included 27 women, 2 men, and one provider who identifies as nonbinary. No single multi-state chain or local organization appeared multiple times, indicating a fragmented landscape of small, independent practices and newly established organizations.
This week's data suggests that while Iowa's broader mental health field is seeing some growth, the state's ABA-specific workforce remains nascent, potentially creating challenges for service access and capacity.