Arizona added 166 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx of new providers suggests a sustained demand for behavioral health services across the state, contributing to its expanding healthcare workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 22 BCBA credentials and 61 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating a career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 2.8 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a developing capacity for direct service delivery under qualified supervision, which is crucial for expanding ABA access in Arizona.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 128 individual providers registered, 79% are female, 20% are male, and 2% identify as nonbinary, a gender distribution typical of the behavioral health field. Among organizations, SAGE COUNSELING, INC. appeared 12 times in the new registrations, and AHAVA WELLNESS CENTER LLC appeared 4 times, signaling their significant and active presence in the Arizona provider landscape.

This ongoing growth in the provider base, particularly with RBTs, indicates Arizona's continued efforts to address the demand for behavioral health services, including ABA, throughout the state.