Minnesota saw a total of 229 behavioral health providers added or updated in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents 3% of the national weekly total, signaling a steady contribution to the national workforce expansion. A substantial 158 providers were new this week, accounting for the vast majority of the 162 new providers added to the registry for the year, indicating a significant recent influx of NPI registrations in the state.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Focusing on ABA-specific credentials, the data shows 7 BCBA professionals and 55 RBT individuals. No providers held dual BCBA+RBT credentials in this update. This results in an approximate ratio of 7.8 RBTs for every BCBA. This ratio falls within the commonly observed range in the ABA industry, suggesting a relatively balanced supervision capacity to support direct service delivery, which is crucial for maintaining quality of care.

Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence

Among the 202 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 168 female providers, representing 83%. Male providers accounted for 22 individuals, or 11%, while 12 providers identified as nonbinary, comprising 6%. The registry also captured 27 organizations. Notably, MINDFUL SOLUTION SERVICES LLC appeared twice, potentially indicating expansion or multiple service lines under one entity.

This snapshot of Minnesota's behavioral health workforce reflects a robust and growing sector, particularly in direct service roles, which should positively impact access to ABA and other mental health services across the state.