Vermont saw 80 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total. This relatively small number reflects Vermont's demographic footprint and market size compared to larger states. The majority of these additions, 65 new providers, were registered this week, indicating a concentrated burst of activity rather than sustained growth throughout the year.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the data shows 0 providers with BCBA credentials and only 1 provider with an RBT credential. This minimal representation of ABA-specific credentials is a critical observation. The absence of new BCBAs, who are essential for supervision and treatment planning, coupled with only one RBT, suggests that the state's capacity to expand direct ABA services remains severely constrained. This lack of growth in certified ABA professionals could significantly hinder efforts to improve access to evidence-based care for individuals with autism and other developmental needs across Vermont. There were no dual BCBA and RBT credentials reported this week.

Provider Demographics

Of the 75 individual providers, 55 (73%) are female, 14 (19%) are male, and 6 (8%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends observed in many behavioral health professions. On the organizational front, Dartmouth Health Home Care, Inc. was the most frequently listed entity, appearing 4 times in the new registrations, primarily categorized as a Case Management Agency. This suggests a focus on care coordination rather than direct therapy services.

This week's data indicates that Vermont's behavioral health sector is experiencing modest growth, heavily skewed towards case management roles, with a notable lack of new ABA-specific professionals, which could impact the availability of specialized services and workforce development in the state.