New Mexico saw a total of 124 behavioral health providers appear in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This activity accounts for 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a smaller, but consistent, presence in the broader behavioral health landscape. Notably, 37 providers were new this week, contributing significantly to the 41 new providers recorded this year, suggesting a recent surge in enrollment within the state.
Workforce Composition and Supervision Capacity
Delving into the credential mix, the data reveals 19 professionals holding BCBA credentials and 30 individuals with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual possesses dual BCBA and RBT credentials, capable of both direct service and supervision. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 1.58 to 1, is notably low compared to many other states. This favorable ratio suggests a robust supervisory framework for ABA services in New Mexico, potentially leading to higher quality care and better support for direct service providers, which is crucial for effective ABA therapy delivery.
Demographics and Practice Diversity
The individual provider workforce in New Mexico exhibits a clear gender distribution, with 76 female providers making up 77% of the total. Male providers number 19, representing 19%, while 4 providers identify as nonbinary, accounting for 4%. While no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, the presence of 25 organizations among the total 124 providers highlights the blend of individual practitioners and established clinics. Additionally, 28 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations and integrated care approaches within the state's behavioral health sector.
Overall, this data suggests a growing and well-supervised ABA workforce in New Mexico, poised to enhance access to quality behavioral health services, particularly given the favorable RBT to BCBA ratio.
