Missouri saw 104 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. While a smaller share nationally, this consistent influx of new providers, with 52 new this week, indicates ongoing growth and demand for behavioral health services across the state.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among these new providers, the ABA workforce shows a clear structure. The data identifies 6 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 26 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by credential. It's important to note that these counts reflect the presence of the credential, and 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials. This ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a healthy supervisory capacity, essential for expanding direct ABA service delivery in Missouri.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Landscape
Of the 90 individual providers, the demographic breakdown reveals a predominantly female workforce, with 70 individuals identifying as female (78%). Male providers account for 18 individuals (20%), and 2 individuals identify as nonbinary (2%). The update also included 14 organizations, but no single organization appeared multiple times, suggesting a diverse landscape of smaller practices or new entries rather than expansion by existing multi-state chains.
This data points to a steady expansion of Missouri's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct service roles, which is crucial for improving access to care, especially for ABA services.
