Colorado recorded 205 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 3% of the national total. This update included 85 new additions this week, signaling a steady growth in the state's behavioral health workforce and an ongoing effort to meet the demand for mental health and behavioral services.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 9 BCBA credentials and 31 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories 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 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights the critical need for BCBAs to provide supervision for a larger pool of direct care RBTs, essential for maintaining quality ABA therapy standards. The presence of national chains like Action Behavior Centers Therapy LLC, appearing 2 times in the organizational data, also reflects the influence of larger entities in the state's ABA landscape.

Provider Demographics and Organizations

Among individual providers, the workforce in Colorado is predominantly female, with 124 (79%) identifying as female, while 27 (17%) are male and 6 (4%) identify as nonbinary. This gender breakdown is consistent with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. Among organizational registrations, Summit Therapy Group LLC was notably active, appearing 3 times in the registry, suggesting a significant presence in the state's therapy services.

This continued expansion of Colorado's behavioral health workforce is vital for enhancing access to care and addressing the persistent demand for specialized services across the state.