Denver's behavioral health sector recorded 45 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total. Of these, 21 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 22 new providers this year. The total includes 32 individual practitioners and 13 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among the listed providers, 4 hold BCBA credentials and 7 hold RBT credentials. It is important to note that 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a developing, yet lean, supervisory capacity, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA services. Additionally, other behavioral health credentials observed among Denver's providers include 5 LCSWs, 1 MA, LPC, 1 LPC, 1 M.S. CCC-SLP, 1 LPCC, 1 MA, and 1 M.A., M.DIV., L.P.C.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Denver is predominantly female, with 23 female providers accounting for 72% of the total. 8 male providers constitute 25%, and 1 nonbinary provider makes up 3%. CULTIVATE CURIOSITY THERAPY, PLLC appeared twice in the registry, indicating its presence in the local market. The influx of 21 new registrations this week suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Denver, potentially enhancing access to care for local families.
