South Dakota's behavioral health sector saw minimal activity in the latest CMS NPI registry update, adding a total of 5 providers. This represents 0% of the national weekly total. Of these, 1 provider was new this week, contributing to the 2 new providers registered in the state this year to date. The update included 4 individuals and 1 organization.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA workforce, the data shows 1 individual holding a BCBA credential and 2 individuals with RBT credentials. The single BCBA professional also holds the RBT credential, meaning there is 1 RBT who is not also a BCBA. This 1 BCBA to 2 RBTs ratio suggests high supervision capacity within this small cohort. Beyond ABA, the registry also includes 1 M.D., a Pastoral Counselor, a Counselor, and a Community/Behavioral Health Organization, reflecting a broader range of behavioral health services.
Provider Demographics
The individual provider demographic data shows an even split, with 2 female providers and 2 male providers, each representing 50% of the individual registrants. No specific multi-state organizations were highlighted in this update for South Dakota. The providers are distributed across cities including SIOUX FALLS, CHAMBERLAIN, RAPID CITY, and FORT MEADE, indicating a spread of services across different regions of the state.
Overall, the limited number of new registrations and ABA professionals in this update suggests that South Dakota's behavioral health and ABA workforce remains small, potentially indicating significant access challenges for residents seeking these specialized services.
