New Hampshire recorded 23 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. This low share suggests a smaller, more localized growth pattern compared to larger states, indicating a steady but not rapidly expanding influx of new professionals into the state's behavioral health sector. Of these, 11 providers were new this week.
ABA Workforce Composition
Focusing on applied behavior analysis, the data shows 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and 4 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). There were no individuals with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The 4-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is typical for ABA service delivery, where RBTs provide direct care under BCBA supervision. Beyond ABA, the update also includes providers with credentials such as LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor), MLADC (Master Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). It's important to note that some individuals may hold multiple credentials or taxonomies, though specific overlaps are not detailed for these categories.
Provider Demographics
Among the 20 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 80%. Male providers constitute 15%, and 5% identify as nonbinary. The update includes 3 organizations, but no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Top cities for new providers include Manchester, Nashua, and Portsmouth.
This snapshot of New Hampshire's behavioral health landscape suggests a modest, but consistent, growth in its provider base, particularly within direct service roles like RBTs, which is crucial for maintaining access to ABA services.
