Colorado added 281 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 3% of the national weekly total. Of these, 156 were new this week. This consistent influx suggests a growing demand for behavioral health services and an active workforce expansion across the state.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 13 BCBA credentials and 68 RBT credentials. Notably, no individuals in this update held both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 5:1, indicates a strong base of direct service providers. However, it also highlights the critical need for more BCBAs to provide adequate supervision and support career progression within ABA clinics. Beyond ABA, the broader behavioral health landscape includes 19 LPCs and 11 LPCCs, among other specialties.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence

Of the 205 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 145 (71%) are female, 50 (24%) are male, and 10 (5%) identify as nonbinary. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field nationwide. Several organizations appeared multiple times, with OAK STREET HEALTH PHYSICIANS GROUP OF COLORADO, PLLC and AGNIESZKA BAKLAZEC PLLC each listing 4 entries, suggesting active expansion by these entities.

Colorado's expanding and diverse behavioral health workforce, particularly in the RBT category, points to increasing capacity for direct client care, but continued growth in supervisory roles will be key for sustained quality and access.