Vermont registered 25 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 13 new this week. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a negligible share of the national weekly total and reflecting Vermont's smaller population and market size. Of these, 17 were individuals and 8 were organizations, signaling a mix of independent practitioners and structured entities entering the field.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 2 BCBA credentials and 0 RBT credentials. There were also 0 dual BCBA+RBT credentials. The complete absence of RBTs in this update, coupled with a very limited number of BCBAs, points to a significant gap in the foundational ABA workforce. This structure suggests that direct ABA therapy services, typically delivered by RBTs under BCBA supervision, may be extremely limited or provided by other credentialed professionals in Vermont. Beyond ABA, other prominent behavioral health credentials included 2 MS degrees, 1 LPC, and 1 BS, among others, indicating a broader mental health professional base.
Provider Demographics
Among the 17 individual providers, the gender breakdown shows 12 (71%) female, 2 (12%) male, and 3 (18%) nonbinary. This distribution, particularly the higher representation of female and nonbinary individuals, aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Washington County Mental Health Services, Inc. appeared twice, indicating its presence as a notable organizational provider in the region.
This data suggests Vermont's behavioral health sector is small and diverse, with a particular need for growth in the ABA workforce to expand access to specialized services across the state.
