Nebraska's behavioral health sector saw 64 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This smaller share suggests a more localized or developing market for behavioral health services compared to larger states, but still indicates ongoing professional activity.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 2 BCBAs and 23 RBTs listed by primary credential or taxonomy. It's important to note an additional provider holds both an LMHP and BCBA credential, bringing the total number of BCBA-credentialed individuals to 3 when considering all listed credentials. The absence of dual BCBA+RBT credentials in the specific `dual_BCBA_RBT` count indicates no single provider was explicitly categorized as holding both in that field, though other credential combinations exist. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 11.5 RBTs per BCBA, highlights a significant reliance on direct service providers and could point to potential challenges in maintaining adequate supervision ratios, a critical factor for ABA quality and capacity.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 56 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 38 women making up 68%. Male providers account for 7 individuals, or 13%, while 11 individuals identify as nonbinary, comprising 20%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data to indicate a dominant multi-state employer presence.
This snapshot suggests a growing, albeit small, ABA workforce in Nebraska, with a clear need for continued BCBA development to support the expanding RBT base and enhance access to quality care across the state.
