Montana's behavioral health sector saw a modest increase in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with a total of 26 providers. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a relatively small contribution to the national pool in this specific period. Notably, all 9 new providers registered this year were added this week, suggesting a recent concentrated burst of NPI applications in the state.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Within the ABA workforce, the data shows 1 BCBA and 1 RBT. It's important to note that one provider held a dual BCBA, LCSW credential, meaning there are a total of two BCBA-level professionals in this update. The presence of only 1 RBT alongside two BCBA-level professionals suggests a very limited, and potentially nascent, ABA workforce in Montana for this reporting period, with an unusual RBT-to-BCBA ratio. Beyond ABA, the update also included 4 LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and 3 LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) professionals, along with other specialized credentials such as 1 SLP (Speech-Language Pathologist) and 1 LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor).
Provider Demographics and Organizational Presence
The majority of providers were individuals, totaling 19 individuals, compared to 7 organizations. The individual workforce showed a significant gender imbalance, with 15 female providers accounting for 79%, and 4 male providers making up 21%. No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Additionally, 10 providers held multiple taxonomies, indicating a breadth of services offered by a significant portion of the registered professionals. This data suggests a very limited and developing ABA workforce in Montana, which could pose challenges for access to ABA services across the state.
