Minnesota added 174 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with 109 of these being new this week. This represents 2% of the national total, signaling a consistent, albeit moderate, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 8 BCBA credentials and 59 RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update, meaning no single provider was registered with both certifications this week. The resulting ratio of approximately 7.4 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a strong emphasis on direct service delivery. While a high RBT count is crucial for meeting demand, the relatively lower number of BCBAs highlights a potential need for more supervisory capacity to ensure adequate oversight for the growing RBT workforce.

Provider Demographics

Among the 149 individual providers, the gender breakdown shows 72% female, 12% male, and 16% nonbinary, reflecting diverse representation within the state's behavioral health field. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, suggesting a broad distribution of new individual providers rather than concentrated growth within a few large entities.

This week's data points to a continued expansion of Minnesota's behavioral health workforce, with a particular growth in direct service roles, which is essential for improving access to ABA and other behavioral therapies across the state.