Montana saw a total of 40 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry update. Of these, only 1 provider was new this week, representing a negligible 0% of the national weekly total. This low activity signals that Montana currently contributes a very small fraction to the overall growth of the behavioral health workforce across the nation.
Credential Mix and Capacity
The credential mix in Montana highlights a significant scarcity in ABA-specific roles. The state reported only 1 BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) and 1 RBT (Registered Behavior Technician). There were no providers holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials, which typically signifies career progression within the ABA field. This 1:1 ratio between BCBAs and RBTs, coupled with the extremely low overall numbers, indicates a severely limited capacity for ABA services and supervision within the state. In contrast, other mental health credentials are more prevalent; for instance, while 6 providers list LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) as their primary credential, a total of 10 providers include LCPC as part of their listed credentials, indicating a stronger presence of general mental health counselors.
Workforce Demographics
The Montana data includes 27 individual providers and 13 organizations. The gender breakdown among individual providers shows a clear majority of females, with 22 providers (81% female), compared to 4 male providers (15% male) and 1 nonbinary provider (4% nonbinary). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a dispersed network rather than dominance by multi-state chains. This data suggests that access to specialized ABA services in Montana remains highly constrained, likely limiting treatment options for individuals needing behavioral interventions.
