Missouri added a total of 115 behavioral health providers to the CMS NPI registry this week, comprising 1% of the national total. This consistent, albeit modest, contribution indicates steady growth and ongoing demand within the state's behavioral health sector.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among individual providers, there are 9 BCBAs and 11 RBTs listed based on their primary credential. It is important to note that one individual explicitly holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression within ABA. These counts reflect explicitly listed credentials and some individuals may hold both, so these categories are not mutually exclusive. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, at approximately 1 BCBA for every 1.2 RBTs, suggests a relatively balanced supervisory structure, which is crucial for maintaining quality ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Missouri is predominantly female, with 73% identifying as female, 26% as male, and 1% as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends seen in the behavioral health field. No specific multi-state organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Most new entries are individual practitioners.
This data points to a growing, female-dominated ABA workforce in Missouri, with a healthy supervisory structure supporting continued access to services.
