Colorado saw 230 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This moderate but consistent activity indicates steady growth in the state's behavioral health sector, reflecting ongoing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) workforce, the data shows 20 individuals holding BCBA credentials and 63 holding RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 3 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. This dual credentialing often signifies career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 3.15 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a healthy capacity for direct care delivery and adequate supervision within Colorado's ABA clinics.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Among the 179 individual providers, the gender distribution is largely female at 77% (138 individuals), with 19% (34 individuals) identifying as male and 4% (7 individuals) as nonbinary. This demographic trend aligns with national patterns in the behavioral health field. In terms of organizational activity, INSIGHT SERVICES PLLC and LIFEPATHS LLC each appeared 3 times in the new registrations, while ADULT YOUTH AT SWANSON COUNSELING appeared 2 times, indicating their active presence and potential expansion in Colorado's behavioral health landscape.

This steady influx of credentialed professionals, particularly with a balanced RBT-to-BCBA ratio, points to a strengthening behavioral health workforce in Colorado, enhancing access to critical ABA services across the state.