Wyoming registered a modest total of 10 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This figure represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating Wyoming's very small contribution to the overall national growth in behavioral health services for this period. Of these, 4 providers were newly added this week, contributing to a year-to-date total of 5 new providers. The state's additions were split between 6 individual providers and 4 organizational entities, reflecting a limited but diverse set of new entries.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
The credential mix among individual providers highlights a significant gap in the state's ABA workforce. The data shows 0 BCBA professionals and only 2 individuals holding RBT credentials. There were also 0 dual BCBA+RBT credentials. This critical absence of BCBAs means there is no supervisory capacity for RBTs within this new cohort, which is essential for ethical and effective ABA service delivery. Other credentials noted include 1 MSW, 1 LPC, and 1 CAP, alongside a provider listing "FORT COLLINS, CO" as a credential, indicating a broader range of behavioral health disciplines beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics and Diverse Roles
The demographic breakdown for individual providers shows a predominantly female workforce, with 5 female providers accounting for 83%, compared to 1 male provider representing 17%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Provider activity was observed across cities such as Laramie, Casper, Cheyenne, Evanston, and Cody. Additionally, 4 providers hold multiple taxonomies, suggesting varied specializations or roles within the behavioral health field.
This data suggests Wyoming faces substantial challenges in building its ABA workforce, particularly regarding the foundational supervisory roles necessary for expanding access to quality services.
