Missouri added 53 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This moderate intake suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce this period. Of these, 44 were individuals and 9 were organizations.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the ABA field, the update shows 15 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). It's important to note that credential and taxonomy counts can overlap, as providers may hold multiple designations. There were no individuals identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The 15-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights a significant demand for direct service providers, but also points to a potential bottleneck in supervisory capacity, which is crucial for quality ABA service delivery.
Demographic Snapshot
Among the 44 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 84% (37 individuals) and men making up 16% (7 individuals). No nonbinary providers were reported. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating a diverse range of new entities rather than a single dominant employer.
This week's data underscores Missouri's ongoing need to cultivate more BCBAs to ensure adequate supervision for its growing RBT workforce and expand access to quality ABA services across the state.
