New Mexico added 92 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This modest but consistent influx indicates a steady growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, addressing local demand rather than a large-scale expansion.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update includes 28 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 9 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that these credential counts can overlap, with 3 individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression. Additionally, 23 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse skill sets. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3-to-1, suggests a balanced capacity for direct service delivery under qualified supervision.
Provider Demographics
Of the 92 total providers, 79 are individuals and 13 are organizations. The individual workforce in New Mexico is predominantly female, with 62 women accounting for 78% of individual providers. Male providers comprise 14 individuals (18%), and 3 individuals identify as nonbinary (4%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse range of smaller practices or new entries.
This data indicates a gradual but consistent expansion of the behavioral health workforce in New Mexico, particularly strengthening the state's capacity for ABA service delivery and supervision.
