Vermont's behavioral health landscape saw a modest addition of 5 new providers to the CMS NPI registry this week, contributing 0% to the national weekly total. With a total of 11 providers recorded in the state's latest update, this low volume reflects the smaller scale of Vermont's healthcare market compared to larger states.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
The credential mix highlights a significant scarcity in the ABA workforce. Only 1 provider is identified as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), and there are 0 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) listed. This single BCBA is also reflected in the taxonomy data, indicating the same individual. The absence of RBTs, coupled with only one supervising BCBA, signals a severe limitation in direct ABA service capacity and supervision infrastructure within the state. Other behavioral health credentials among individual providers include 3 Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors (LCMHCs), 1 Master of Social Work (MSW), and 1 Bachelor of Science (BS).
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
Of the 8 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 6 individuals comprising 75%. Male providers account for 2 individuals. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a fragmented organizational presence rather than dominant multi-state employers like those seen in other regions.
The current data suggests that ABA access in Vermont is critically constrained, indicating a significant workforce development challenge for applied behavior analysis services in the state.
