Maine's behavioral health sector saw 30 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. Of these, 6 providers were new this week, also representing the total new for the year. This small count means Maine accounts for 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a relatively modest volume of new registrations compared to larger states. The vast majority, 28 individuals, were individual practitioners, with only 2 organizations registering.
Credential Mix and ABA Workforce
Examining the credential mix, the data shows 1 provider holding a BCBA-level credential (specifically, a PSY.D., BCBA-D), while no Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) were identified in this update. This single BCBA-D indicates a very limited supervisory capacity for ABA services, especially given the complete absence of RBTs. The data does not show any providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The broader behavioral health landscape in Maine for this update is dominated by other credentials, including 8 LCSWs, 3 CADCs, and 3 LCPCs, among others. It's important to note that these credential counts reflect primary listings and some individuals may hold multiple certifications.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Maine is strongly female-dominated, with 25 women accounting for 89% of individual registrants. Male providers numbered 3 individuals, making up 11%. No nonbinary providers were reported in this update. Among the organizations, no single entity appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse, rather than concentrated, organizational growth pattern. The top cities for new providers include Portland, Skowhegan, and Biddeford.
This snapshot suggests that while Maine's overall behavioral health workforce is slowly expanding, the ABA sector, specifically, appears to have very limited new additions, potentially impacting access to services requiring BCBA supervision.
