New Hampshire added 8 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS update, representing 0% of the national total. This minimal contribution suggests a comparatively slow growth rate for the state's behavioral health workforce this week, indicating a smaller influx of new professionals compared to other regions.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 2 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 0 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). The data shows no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The complete absence of new BCBAs, who are essential for supervising RBTs and providing clinical oversight, presents a significant challenge for the expansion of ABA services in New Hampshire. While RBTs deliver direct care, their capacity is directly tied to the availability of BCBA supervision. One provider also holds a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) credential, which is a distinct behavioral health discipline.
Provider Demographics
Among the 6 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 67% of the total. Male providers make up 33%. The update also included 2 organizations, and no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Top cities for new individual providers included Plaistow, Manchester, Keene, Salem, and Nashua.
The current data highlights a critical need for more BCBAs to support and expand ABA services in New Hampshire, particularly given the presence of new RBTs.
