Nebraska added 36 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. This modest but consistent influx indicates a steady, localized growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, primarily concentrated in cities like Omaha and Lincoln.
ABA Workforce Composition
Among the 30 individual providers and 6 organizations, the data shows 2 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). It is important to note that 6 providers listed multiple taxonomies, indicating potential overlap in how credentials are reported. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at approximately 4.5 to 1, suggests a healthy base for direct service delivery under supervision, though the low number of new BCBAs could limit the expansion of new ABA programs in the state. No individuals reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update.
Provider Demographics
The individual provider data reveals a predominantly female workforce, with women making up 73% (22 providers). Male providers account for 10% (3 providers), while 5 individuals (17%) identified as nonbinary, a notable representation in this dataset. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update.
This week's data points to a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery in Nebraska, particularly in urban centers, but highlights a continued need for more BCBAs to drive broader program development and supervision across the state.
