Arizona saw 140 behavioral health providers listed in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. Of these, 60 providers were newly added this week, signaling consistent growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, essential for meeting community needs.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 12 BCBA credentials and 40 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying career progression. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.3:1, suggests a foundational workforce of direct service providers, requiring adequate supervisory capacity from BCBAs to ensure quality ABA therapy delivery.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 108 individual providers, 91 (84%) are female, 15 (14%) are male, and 2 (2%) identify as nonbinary, aligning with typical gender distributions in behavioral health. Notably, "COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES ARIZONA-PRIVATE, LLC" appeared 6 times, indicating a significant organizational presence in the state's service landscape. "SOMETHING NEW COUNSELING AND CONSULTATION LLC" also appeared 2 times, suggesting smaller, growing practices.

This sustained influx of behavioral health professionals, particularly in the ABA field, is crucial for expanding access to vital services and addressing the ongoing workforce demands across Arizona.