Minnesota saw a total of 220 providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This modest but consistent contribution indicates steady, localized growth in the state's behavioral health sector, with 139 new providers added this year alone.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Focusing on ABA-specific credentials, Minnesota added 5 BCBAs and 68 RBTs. Notably, there were no dual BCBA+RBT credentials reported this week, indicating a clear distinction between supervisory and direct service roles. This ratio of over 13 RBTs per BCBA (68 RBTs to 5 BCBAs) underscores the high demand for BCBA supervision, a common challenge for ABA clinics aiming to expand services and maintain quality standards. One provider also holds a BCBA, LBA credential, reflecting Minnesota's state-level licensure requirements.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

The individual workforce skews heavily female, with 156 female providers making up 78%, compared to 32 male providers (16%) and 11 nonbinary providers (6%). Among organizations, ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH appears 4 times, suggesting a significant institutional presence in the region. Additionally, 26 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse skill sets beyond primary behavioral health roles.

This data suggests a growing, yet supervision-intensive, ABA workforce in Minnesota, with potential implications for access to care, particularly in areas requiring a higher density of qualified BCBAs.