Maine's behavioral health sector saw 37 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this represented 0% of the national weekly new provider additions, the state did add 1 new provider this week, contributing to 7 new providers this year. This activity highlights the ongoing, albeit modest, growth in a smaller state, where even a single new provider can impact local access.
Credential Snapshot
Maine's ABA-specific workforce remains very limited, with only 1 individual holding both a BCBA and an RBT credential. This individual is counted in both the BCBA and RBT categories, meaning there are no distinct RBTs seeking supervision from a separate BCBA within this dataset. This suggests an extremely nascent or small ABA workforce. In contrast, other behavioral health professions show a stronger presence, including 14 individuals with LCSW credentials and 4 individuals with LCPC credentials. This disparity suggests a significant gap in the specialized ABA workforce compared to other mental health disciplines, which could impact the availability of ABA services.
Workforce Demographics
Of the 34 individual providers listed, the workforce is predominantly female, representing 94% of individuals (32 providers), with males making up the remaining 6% (2 providers). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Provider activity is concentrated in urban centers such as Portland, South Portland, and Springvale, indicating that access to behavioral health services, particularly in ABA, may be highly localized.
This data suggests that while Maine's overall behavioral health workforce is growing steadily, the ABA sector specifically is still in its very early stages, pointing to limited access to ABA services across the state.
