Minnesota saw 248 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This moderate share indicates steady, localized growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, comprising 230 individuals and 18 organizations.

Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity

Focusing on the ABA sector, the data shows 7 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 67 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) among the new additions. Notably, there were no dual BCBA+RBT credentials reported this week, suggesting new professionals are entering at distinct career stages. With nearly ten RBTs for every BCBA, Minnesota's ABA workforce exhibits a high RBT-to-BCBA ratio. This could signal either a robust entry-level pipeline or a potential need for more supervisory capacity. It is worth noting that 24 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse professional specializations beyond a single credential.

Workforce Demographics

Demographically, individual providers are predominantly female, with 192 women making up 83% of the new entries. Male providers account for 25 individuals (11%), and 13 individuals (6%) identify as nonbinary. Among organizations, MH Health Care Services, PC appeared twice in this update.

Overall, this data points to a growing, predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Minnesota, with a strong emphasis on RBT roles, which is crucial for expanding direct ABA service access.