Colorado registered 240 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 3% of the national total. This consistent activity suggests a steady expansion of the behavioral health workforce in the state, crucial for meeting growing demand across various specialties.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data shows 10 providers with BCBA credentials and 93 providers with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 4 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. This dual credentialing often reflects career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The notable ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 9:1, highlights a high demand for direct service providers and emphasizes the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision capacity to ensure quality ABA therapy across Colorado.

Provider Demographics and Organizations

Among the 200 individual providers, 149 (75%) are female, 35 (18%) are male, and 16 (8%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health sector. Among organizational registrations, PENKATY THERAPY SERVICES appeared 3 times, indicating a notable presence and active participation in Colorado's behavioral health landscape.

The ongoing growth in behavioral health professionals, particularly within the ABA field, indicates Colorado's efforts to enhance access to essential services and address workforce needs statewide.