Arizona added 60 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent influx of new professionals signals steady growth and sustained demand for behavioral health services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 20 BCBAs and 43 RBTs. It's important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 7 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. This dual credentialing often reflects a career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 2:1, indicates a healthy capacity for direct service delivery under qualified supervision. Additionally, at least 5 individuals hold Arizona's state-level LBA license, sometimes in combination with a BCBA credential, further strengthening the state's supervisory framework.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 128 individual providers, 98 (77%) are female, 28 (22%) are male, and 2 (2%) are nonbinary. This gender distribution generally aligns with national trends in behavioral health. Among organizational registrations, "NEW HAVEN COMMUNITIES, LLC" appeared 3 times, and "BLACK CANYON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC." appeared 2 times, suggesting these entities are actively expanding their footprint in Arizona's behavioral health landscape.

This data suggests a consistent expansion of Arizona's behavioral health workforce, supporting increasing access to care, particularly within the ABA field, and indicating a dynamic market for professionals.