North Dakota saw 21 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing less than 1% of the national total. This modest number is typical for a state with a smaller population, signaling a slower but consistent pace of growth in its healthcare workforce rather than a surge.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
The data reveals a stark picture for applied behavior analysis (ABA) in North Dakota, with 0 new BCBA credentials and only 1 RBT credential recorded this week. The absence of new BCBAs, who are essential for supervising RBTs and delivering complex ABA interventions, indicates a significant bottleneck in expanding ABA services. With no dual-credentialed professionals, the state's capacity for supervision and career progression within ABA appears extremely limited, suggesting a nascent or severely underserved market for evidence-based behavioral therapies. Beyond ABA, the registry also noted other behavioral health professionals, including one LPCC-S, one LBSW, TCM, and one LICSW, reflecting a broader but still sparse array of mental health support.
Provider Demographics
Among the 13 individual providers, the workforce shows a strong female majority, with 12 individuals (92%) identifying as female and 1 individual (8%) as male. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. This data suggests that while North Dakota is seeing some general behavioral health growth, the critical lack of BCBA supervisors poses a substantial barrier to improving access and developing a robust ABA workforce in the state.
