Minnesota saw 277 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 3% of the national total. This consistent, albeit smaller, share of new providers suggests a steady expansion of behavioral health services within the state, indicating ongoing efforts to meet local demand.

ABA Workforce Snapshot

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 7 providers with BCBA credentials and 59 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career path from direct service to supervision. The approximate 8-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights a robust base of direct care providers, while also underscoring the critical need for qualified BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and quality of care.

Provider Demographics

Of the 256 individual providers, 214 (84%) are female, 28 (11%) are male, and 14 (5%) identify as nonbinary. There were 21 new organizations registered this week, but no single organization appeared multiple times to indicate a dominant employer in this particular dataset. The top cities for new providers include Anoka, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Mendota Heights, and Rochester.

Overall, this data points to a growing behavioral health workforce in Minnesota, particularly in direct ABA service roles, which is essential for expanding access to care across the state.