New Mexico saw 139 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This update includes 34 new providers this week, indicating a steady, albeit smaller, influx of professionals contributing to the state's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 8 BCBA credentials and 29 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career advancement. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.6 to 1, suggests a foundational workforce of direct service providers, highlighting the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervisors to ensure quality ABA therapy delivery across the state.
Provider Demographics
Of the 112 individual providers in this update, 84 (75%) are female, 23 (21%) are male, and 5 (4%) identify as nonbinary, which generally aligns with the gender distribution observed in the broader behavioral health field. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this particular weekly update. The concentration of new providers in cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Las Cruces suggests growth in urban centers.
The continued addition of behavioral health professionals, particularly those with ABA credentials, is essential for expanding access to critical services and addressing the ongoing workforce demands in New Mexico.
