Utah's behavioral health sector shows active growth in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with a total of 136 behavioral health providers. This represents 2% of the national weekly total. Notably, 65 providers were new this week, accounting for nearly all of the 68 new providers added to the registry for the year, indicating a significant recent surge in NPI registrations within the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Focusing on ABA-relevant credentials, the data reveals 7 BCBA professionals and 45 RBTs. The BCBA count includes 5 providers with a BCBA credential, 1 with both BCBA and LBA, and 1 with MAP and BCBA. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of approximately 6.4 RBTs per BCBA suggests a relatively healthy supervision capacity in Utah compared to the broader industry average of 8-10 RBTs per BCBA. Additionally, one provider held an LBA credential, indicating the presence of state-level licensure beyond the national BCBA certification. Beyond ABA, other significant credentials include 18 LCSW professionals and 12 CMHC professionals, highlighting a diverse behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The majority of Utah's individual behavioral health providers are female, with 79 female providers accounting for 66% of the 120 individuals. Male providers totaled 33 (28%), and 8 providers identified as nonbinary (7%). The registry also includes 16 organizations. While no specific multi-state ABA chains were prominent in this week's data, the presence of these organizations, alongside individual practitioners, indicates a varied service delivery model. Furthermore, 25 providers reported holding multiple taxonomies, suggesting a versatile workforce capable of addressing diverse client needs.
This snapshot of Utah's behavioral health workforce points to a rapidly expanding sector, particularly in direct service roles, with a potentially favorable supervision ratio that could support increased access to quality ABA services in the state.
