North Dakota saw a total of 14 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This represents a 0% share of the national weekly total, indicating a minimal contribution to the overall growth of the behavioral health workforce in the U.S. during this period. Only 1 new provider was added this week, bringing the year-to-date total to 2 new providers in the state.
Credential Mix and Workforce Capacity
Analyzing the credentials and taxonomies among these providers reveals a specific workforce composition. The data shows 1 provider with a BCBA taxonomy, indicating a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Notably, there are 0 RBTs reported, and 0 providers hold dual BCBA+RBT credentials. This stark imbalance, with only one BCBA and no RBTs, suggests extremely limited capacity for delivering supervised applied behavior analysis (ABA) services in the state. Beyond ABA-specific credentials, the individual providers include 3 with LCSW credentials, 1 with LMSW, 1 with M.S., LPCC, and 1 with a BS credential. These counts reflect credentials explicitly listed in provider entries, while the BCBA count is derived from a taxonomy, highlighting different levels of professional recognition within the dataset.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual providers in North Dakota are predominantly female, with 11 female providers accounting for 92% of the total, while 1 male provider makes up the remaining 8%. The majority of activity is from individual practitioners, with 12 individuals and only 2 organizations listed. There were no notable multi-state organizations or recurring entities identified in this week's data. Cities like Jamestown, Fargo, Minot, Bismarck, and Devils Lake were among those with provider activity. The presence of only a single BCBA and no RBTs in this update signals significant challenges for ABA access and workforce development within the state.
