Vermont added 11 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. All 11 new providers for the year enrolled this week, comprising 9 individuals and 2 organizations. This modest influx is typical for a smaller state, indicating steady, albeit limited, growth in its behavioral health sector.
Behavioral Health Credential Mix
Notably, this week's additions to Vermont's behavioral health workforce do not include any Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) or Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs), nor any individuals holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials. The reported credentials include one MSW and one CRISES CLINICIAN. While two providers listed multiple taxonomies, the absence of ABA-specific credentials suggests that this week's growth is concentrated in other mental health disciplines, not directly expanding the state's ABA supervision or direct service capacity.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 9 individual providers, the gender distribution shows a clear majority of females, accounting for 78% (7 providers). Male providers constitute 22% (2 providers). No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. New providers are distributed across cities such as Middlebury, Rutland, Williston, Burlington, and Colchester.
This week's data indicates a general expansion in Vermont's broader behavioral health field, but highlights a current lack of new ABA-specific professionals entering the workforce, which could impact access to ABA services.
