Wyoming's behavioral health sector saw a total of 11 providers listed in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing a negligible 0% of the national weekly total. Notably, 5 new additions were recorded this week, accounting for all new providers added this year. This very low concentration of new and total providers signals a modest, yet active, entry point for professionals in the state, reflecting Wyoming's smaller population and potentially limited behavioral health infrastructure compared to more populous states.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, Wyoming's NPI data shows a very lean structure with 1 BCBA and 1 RBT. Crucially, there are no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials, which often signals career progression and increased supervisory capacity. This 1:1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights an extremely tight supervision capacity, a critical factor for RBTs to deliver ethical and effective services. The broader behavioral health landscape includes other credentials such as one PMHNP, LICSW, RN; one MSW, LCSW; one MA, LPC; and one Case Manager, reflecting a diverse but numerically small professional base catering to various mental health needs.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 7 individual providers in this update, 6 are female, representing 86%, while 1 is male, making up 14%. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in the behavioral health field, which typically sees a higher proportion of female practitioners. The remaining 4 providers are organizations. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a landscape of independent practices rather than dominant multi-state chains.

Overall, the limited number of behavioral health providers, particularly within the ABA field, suggests significant challenges for service access and workforce development across Wyoming. Attracting and retaining more BCBAs and RBTs will be crucial to expand much-needed behavioral health services for the state's residents.