Missouri's behavioral health sector saw a total of 123 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. While only 1 new provider was registered this week, the state has seen 40 new providers added this year, indicating a consistent, rather than sudden, expansion of its behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on the ABA workforce, Missouri's registry includes 14 BCBAs and 15 RBTs. It is important to note that 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career advancement within the field. This results in a nearly 1:1 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs (14:15), which is considerably lower than the typical industry standard of 1 BCBA to 8-10 RBTs. This high ratio suggests robust supervisory capacity within the state's ABA workforce, potentially enabling more intensive oversight or indicating a strong foundation for future RBT growth. Beyond ABA, the update also included 17 LCSWs, 16 LPCs, and 7 PLPCs, reflecting a broader behavioral health landscape.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
Among the 101 individual providers, the gender distribution shows a strong female majority, with 84 individuals identifying as female (83%). Male providers account for 15 individuals (15%), and 2 individuals (2%) identified as nonbinary. Notably, BURRELL, INC. appeared 6 times in the organizational listings, indicating a significant footprint for this entity within Missouri's behavioral health provider network. This data suggests a well-supported ABA supervision structure in Missouri, which could facilitate quality service delivery and RBT development.
