Mississippi added 17 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This activity represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a smaller, but consistent, growth in the state's provider landscape. The state's registry now lists 38 total providers, comprising 32 individuals and 6 organizations.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data reveals only 1 BCBA credential and 0 RBT credentials among the new registrations. There were no individuals holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This significant lack of RBTs and the presence of only a single BCBA highlights a substantial gap in the foundational ABA workforce, suggesting limited capacity for direct service provision and the supervision necessary to expand ABA services across Mississippi.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
Of the individual providers registered, 30 are female, accounting for 94%, while 2 are male, making up 6%. No nonbinary providers were recorded. The data did not identify any notable organizations appearing multiple times in this week's update, which often signals expansion efforts by larger multi-state chains. The new registrations were distributed across cities including Jackson, Brandon, Columbus, Hattiesburg, and Corinth.
This week's NPI data suggests a pressing need for strategic investment in Mississippi's ABA workforce, particularly in recruiting and credentialing RBTs and additional BCBAs, to enhance access to critical behavioral health services.
