Utah added 51 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. All 51 providers are new this week and this year, indicating a consistent, albeit smaller, influx of professionals into the state's behavioral health sector. This growth is driven by 40 individual providers and 11 organizations.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA field, the data shows 21 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). Additionally, one provider holds a "BCBA, LBA" credential, indicating a licensed BCBA. There were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBA-level providers (21 RBTs to 2 BCBA-level) is high, suggesting a significant need for more supervisory capacity to support the growing RBT workforce and ensure adequate clinical oversight for ABA services.
Provider Demographics
Among the 40 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, accounting for 63% (25 individuals). Male providers represent 20% (8 individuals), while 18% (7 individuals) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse entry of new entities rather than significant expansion from existing multi-state chains.
This data highlights Utah's continued expansion in direct ABA service capacity, but also points to a potential bottleneck in BCBA supervision, a critical component for quality ABA care and RBT development.
