Utah added 100 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, reflecting ongoing demand for services.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 66 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Notably, there were no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials among these new providers. The significant ratio of RBTs to BCBAs—66 to 1—suggests a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity or a robust entry-level workforce ready to serve under existing BCBA supervision. Beyond ABA, other credentials such as LCSW, BHCM, MSW, CSW, CCM, CM, SUDC, PBP, and MFT were also represented among the new providers.
Provider Demographics
Of the 92 individual providers added, 61 are female (66%), 23 are male (25%), and 8 are nonbinary (9%). The remaining 8 providers are organizations. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating a diverse range of new entities rather than a single dominant employer. The top cities for new providers include Saratoga Springs, St George, Draper, Salt Lake City, and Taylorsville.
This data suggests a continued expansion of direct ABA service capacity in Utah, though the substantial RBT growth relative to new BCBAs underscores the importance of maintaining adequate supervisory ratios for quality care.
