North Dakota saw 20 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national total. This minimal weekly influx suggests a limited expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce compared to more populous regions.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the data shows 3 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) among the new providers, but notably 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). There were also 0 individuals reporting dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The absence of new BCBAs indicates no immediate expansion in the critical supervisory capacity required for RBTs to deliver ABA services. Beyond ABA, the update also included 2 Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW), 1 Athletic Trainer (AT), and 1 Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
Provider Demographics
Of the 16 individual providers added this week, the workforce is predominantly female, with 15 women accounting for 94% of the total. 1 male provider made up 6%. Additionally, 4 new organizations were registered. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse range of smaller, independent practices rather than large multi-state chains.
The limited number of new ABA professionals, particularly the lack of BCBAs, suggests a static week for expanding ABA access and supervisory capacity in North Dakota.
