Mississippi saw a total of 26 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This week, the state added 1 new provider, representing 0% of the national weekly total for new providers. Over the past year, Mississippi has seen 13 new providers. The majority of these are individual practitioners, with 19 individuals compared to 7 organizations.
Credential Snapshot
The credential mix in Mississippi shows a significant gap in ABA-specific supervision capacity. There are 5 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) listed, but 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This imbalance means the RBTs currently listed lack BCBA supervision within this dataset, which is critical for the delivery of ABA services. Other credentials observed include 3 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), 1 Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and various other mental health and social work credentials such as LMSW, BSW, MS, CASAC, and NCC. It's important to note that these credential counts reflect specific certifications and may overlap with provider taxonomies.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Mississippi is predominantly female, with 17 providers identifying as female, making up 89% of individual providers. There is 1 male provider (5%) and 1 nonbinary provider (5%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this dataset. The top cities for these providers include Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and Ridgeland. Additionally, 6 providers were listed with multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of services offered by some practitioners.
The absence of BCBAs in this registry update, despite the presence of RBTs, suggests a critical bottleneck in the state's capacity to deliver supervised ABA services, potentially impacting access for individuals requiring this specialized care.
