Utah saw 106 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx of new providers indicates a growing demand for behavioral health services and an active professional landscape within the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data shows 5 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 73 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) among the new enrollments. These counts reflect primary taxonomies and credentials, and it's important to note that a provider may hold multiple credentials. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at nearly 15 RBTs per BCBA, highlights a significant need for BCBA supervision capacity to support direct service delivery.
Provider Demographics and Organizations
Among the 97 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 72% (70 individuals). Male providers comprise 18% (18 individuals), and 9% (9 individuals) identify as nonbinary. Draper, Orem, and Layton were among the top cities for new enrollments. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a broad distribution of new organizational entities or individual practitioners across various clinics.
The strong growth in RBTs suggests an increasing capacity for direct ABA service delivery in Utah, though the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio points to potential future challenges in ensuring adequate clinical supervision.
