Missouri recorded 141 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total for the week. This consistent, albeit smaller, contribution to the national total indicates steady growth in Missouri's behavioral health sector, responding to ongoing demand for services across the state.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data highlights 7 BCBA professionals and 31 RBTs. There were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this week's update. The ratio of approximately 4.4 RBTs for every BCBA (31 RBTs to 7 BCBAs) suggests a potentially high caseload for supervisory BCBAs, which is a critical factor for maintaining quality and access to ABA services. This ratio is higher than ideal for intensive supervision.
Provider Demographics and Key Employers
Of the 128 individual providers registered, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 84% female (107 individuals), 16% male (20 individuals), and 1% nonbinary (1 individual). This aligns with the predominantly female demographic often seen in behavioral health fields. Among organizational registrations, "MIDWEST DIVISION - RMC, LLC" appeared 2 times, indicating a notable presence for this entity in Missouri's provider landscape.
This influx of new providers, particularly RBTs, suggests an ongoing effort to expand direct service capacity in Missouri, though the supervisory BCBA ratio warrants attention to ensure adequate clinical oversight and support for the growing RBT workforce.
