Connecticut registered 73 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. Of these, 40 were newly enrolled this week, indicating a consistent, though modest, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data indicates 6 BCBA credentials and 14 RBT credentials. It's important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service to supervision. Further, 1 provider is noted with an M.ED., BCBA, LBA credential, highlighting the presence of state-licensed BCBAs. The current ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a need for robust supervisory capacity to ensure quality ABA service delivery.
Provider Demographics
Of the 60 individual providers, 50 (83%) are female, 8 (13%) are male, and 2 (3%) identify as nonbinary, a distribution consistent with broader behavioral health workforce trends. New providers are concentrated in cities such as Fairfield, Hamden, and Trumbull.
This week's data points to a steady, localized growth in Connecticut's behavioral health workforce, particularly within ABA, which is crucial for improving access to care across the state.
