New Mexico's behavioral health sector registered 118 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The state added 35 new providers this week, contributing to the 48 providers registered so far this year. This cohort is composed of 90 individuals and 28 organizations, indicating steady, ongoing growth in the state's provider base.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 42 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 15 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts are not mutually exclusive; the data shows 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of approximately 2.8 RBTs for every BCBA is significantly lower than the typical industry supervision ceiling, suggesting New Mexico has a healthy capacity for clinical oversight. The registry also noted 29 providers with multiple taxonomy classifications, underscoring the varied roles professionals hold.
Provider Demographics
Among individual providers, women represent the clear majority at 77% of the workforce, while men account for 19% and nonbinary individuals make up 4%. No single organization, such as a large private equity-backed chain, appeared multiple times in this week's data. Provider activity was concentrated in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Santa Fe. This data points to a stable and well-supported ABA workforce in New Mexico, which is a positive sign for maintaining service quality and expanding access to care.
