Mississippi added 11 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This minimal influx suggests a very limited expansion in the state's behavioral health workforce for the period, with 6 individuals and 5 organizations joining the registry. This low activity indicates either a slow growth phase or a small overall market for new behavioral health professionals in the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the update shows only 1 new BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) listed under an organizational taxonomy, and 0 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). No providers reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This absence of new RBTs, who provide the majority of direct ABA services under BCBA supervision, alongside just one new BCBA, points to a significant bottleneck in building out the ABA workforce. The data also includes 1 provider with "P-LPC, NCC, CCC" credentials, indicating activity in other mental health counseling areas.
Provider Demographics
Among the 6 individual providers, the workforce leans heavily female, with women making up 83% (5 providers). Male providers account for 17% (1 provider). No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations, suggesting a diverse set of new entities rather than expansion from existing multi-state chains.
The notable lack of new RBTs and the solitary BCBA addition this week suggest ongoing challenges for expanding ABA service capacity and improving access to care for individuals needing behavioral health support in Mississippi.
