Massachusetts added 207 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This consistent contribution to the national workforce indicates a steady demand for behavioral health services and ongoing professional licensing activity within the state. Of these, 180 are individuals and 27 are organizations.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data identifies 19 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 37 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by credential. It's important to note that these counts reflect the primary credential listed, and some providers may hold multiple certifications or different taxonomies. For example, 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from technician to supervisor roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a foundational layer of direct service providers, with a need for sufficient BCBA supervision to support this growing RBT workforce, particularly given Massachusetts's LBA requirement.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 180 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 140 women comprising 78%. Male providers account for 35 individuals, or 19%, while 5 individuals identify as nonbinary, making up 3%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times as notable employers in this week's data.
This snapshot suggests Massachusetts is actively expanding its behavioral health capacity, with a particular emphasis on direct care roles in ABA, which is crucial for improving access to services across the state.
