Vermont added 76 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, contributing 1% to the national total. With a total of 85 providers in the state's registry for this period, this concentration suggests a smaller, yet actively growing, behavioral health landscape in Vermont, primarily driven by recent additions.

Workforce Composition and ABA Capacity

For the applied behavior analysis (ABA) industry, a significant finding is the absence of specific ABA credentials: the data shows 0 BCBA credentials and 0 RBT credentials among the new registrations. This indicates that the recent expansion in Vermont's behavioral health workforce is not directly bolstering the state's ABA provider capacity. Instead, the credential mix includes 7 BAs, 6 BSs, 4 HSs, and 3 ASs, among others, with many providers listing "Case Manager/Care Coordinator" as their primary taxonomy. This suggests a focus on broader mental health and support services rather than specialized ABA roles.

Demographics and Organizational Presence

The individual provider demographic leans heavily female, with 57 individuals (69%) identifying as female, 25 (30%) as male, and 1 (1%) as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in the behavioral health sector. Only 2 organizations were registered: LIFESTANCE HEALTH - VERMONT, LLC DBA LIFESTANCE HEALTH and KAHAK VT INC, both contributing to the state's organizational provider base.

The current data suggests that while Vermont is expanding its general behavioral health workforce, specific initiatives may be needed to cultivate and attract BCBAs and RBTs to address potential gaps in ABA service access within the state.