Utah's behavioral health sector saw a moderate increase in its provider base, adding a total of 121 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling steady, consistent growth rather than a rapid expansion in the state’s behavioral health workforce. Of these, 101 are individual practitioners and 20 are organizations.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
The state's workforce includes 8 providers with BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) credentials or taxonomy and 58 with RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) credentials or taxonomy. It is important to note that these counts reflect instances of credentials or taxonomies, and some individuals or organizations may hold multiple. Specifically, 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression within the ABA field. The ratio of BCBA to RBT credentials, approximately 1:7.25, suggests a foundational level of supervisory capacity, which is crucial for delivering quality ABA services.
