Phoenix's behavioral health sector saw 37 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 17 new providers registered this week. This contributes to 20 new registrations in the city this year. Phoenix accounted for 0% of the national weekly total. The total includes 24 individual practitioners and 13 organizations, indicating a mix of independent and agency-based growth in the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBA providers and 10 RBT providers. One of the BCBAs also holds an LBA, an Arizona state license, indicating a higher level of credentialing. There were no providers holding both BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs is approximately 1:3.3, suggesting a potential strain on supervision capacity for direct ABA services. Additionally, 8 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse specializations beyond primary ABA roles, including other mental health professionals.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Phoenix is predominantly female, with 21 practitioners, representing 88% of individual providers. 3 practitioners identify as male, making up 13%. Notably, RECOVIA LLC appeared 5 times in the registry, primarily under addiction and mental health counseling taxonomies, indicating its significant presence in the broader behavioral health landscape. This data suggests continued growth in Phoenix's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct care, though with a notable need for more supervisory-level ABA professionals.
