Maine's behavioral health sector saw a modest increase in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with a total of 22 providers added. This represents 0% of the national weekly total. All 8 new providers registered for the year to date were added this week, indicating a recent, concentrated burst of NPI applications within the state.
Credential Mix and Workforce Capacity
Of the 22 providers, 17 were individuals and 5 were organizations. Within the individual credentials, the data shows no BCBA professionals were added this week. Only 1 RBT was registered, and no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This absence of new BCBAs is notable, as BCBAs are crucial for supervising RBTs and delivering ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific credentials, the update included a broader range of behavioral health professionals, with 3 LCPC, 2 LADC, 2 LCPC-C, 2 CADC, 2 LCSW, 1 B.A; CADC, and 1 SLP. Additionally, 4 providers in this update reported holding multiple taxonomies, suggesting a diverse scope of practice for some professionals.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 17 individual providers, the gender distribution shows 13 female providers, accounting for 76%, and 4 male providers, making up 24%. No non-binary providers were reported. The data did not highlight any specific organizations appearing multiple times in this week's update. This data suggests a limited growth in the ABA workforce in Maine this week, potentially impacting access to ABA services, while other behavioral health professions see some additions.
