Massachusetts saw a total of 184 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This moderate volume of new registrations signals consistent, rather than explosive, growth within the state's healthcare landscape. While only 1 new provider was added this week, the year-to-date total stands at 100 new providers, indicating ongoing expansion throughout the year.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Delving into the credential mix, the data shows 21 providers holding a BCBA certification and 42 providers with an RBT credential. It's important to note that 8 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these individuals contribute to both counts. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, even with the overlap, suggests a stable supervision capacity for ABA services, with sufficient Board Certified Behavior Analysts available to oversee the growing RBT workforce. Beyond ABA-specific credentials, the state also saw additions from other specialties, including 9 LICSW professionals and 8 LCSW professionals.
Workforce Demographics
The workforce demographics highlight a strong female presence, with 130 individual providers, or 82%, identifying as female. Male providers account for 23 individuals, or 14%, while 6 providers, or 4%, identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution is typical for the behavioral health sector. Among organizations, "BOSTON SENIOR HOME CARE" notably appeared twice in the registry, suggesting a growing presence or updated registrations for this entity. These figures indicate a continued demand for and growth in behavioral health services across Massachusetts, particularly within the ABA sector and other counseling fields.
