Maine saw 121 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration suggests a steady, albeit smaller, contribution to the national behavioral health workforce, reflecting Maine's specific market dynamics and provider growth.
Credential Mix and ABA Workforce
A review of the credentials reveals no new BCBA or RBT enrollments in this update, nor any individuals holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This absence of new ABA-specific credentials suggests that the current growth in Maine's behavioral health workforce is not primarily driven by the expansion of the applied behavior analysis sector this week. Instead, the update highlights other critical behavioral health roles, with 36 providers holding LCSW credentials and 14 providers holding LCPC credentials, indicating a strong presence of licensed clinical social workers and professional counselors.
Workforce Demographics
Among the 109 individual providers, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 81 (74%) are female, while 28 (26%) are male. This demographic split aligns with national trends in the behavioral health field, where women often comprise a significant majority. "SPURWINK SERVICES INCORPORATED" appeared twice in the organizational data, suggesting a notable presence for this entity within the state's provider landscape.
The current data indicates growth in broader behavioral health fields in Maine, emphasizing the need to monitor ABA-specific workforce trends to ensure adequate access to specialized services.
