New Mexico's latest CMS NPI registry update shows 257 behavioral health providers, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This includes 37 new providers added this week, indicating a consistent, albeit modest, expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce. This steady growth is vital for addressing the local demand for services across the state.

ABA Workforce Snapshot

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data reveals 6 BCBA credentials and 35 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career progression or a comprehensive skill set. Additionally, one provider holds an LBA license, which often accompanies a BCBA certification in states with licensure requirements. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 5.8 to 1, suggests a robust foundational workforce of direct service providers, with adequate supervision capacity to support quality ABA therapy delivery and RBT professional development in New Mexico.

Provider Demographics and Key Players

Of the 238 individual providers in this update, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 176 (74%) are female, 54 (23%) are male, and 8 (3%) identify as nonbinary. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Eastern New Mexico University appeared twice in the organizational data, suggesting its role in training or employing professionals in the region. The continued growth in behavioral health professionals, particularly in the ABA segment, is essential for improving access to critical services and meeting the evolving workforce demands across New Mexico.