Mississippi added 9 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS update, accounting for 0% of the national total. This indicates a very minor contribution to national growth this week, suggesting limited expansion in the state's behavioral health workforce during this period.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update shows 0 new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) but includes 3 providers categorized under the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) taxonomy. While 1 individual explicitly listed RBT as their credential, the presence of RBTs without new BCBAs highlights a potential gap in supervision capacity for ABA services. Additionally, 2 providers were identified with the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential, and the state's registry indicates 2 providers with multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse service offerings.
Provider Demographics
Among the 7 individual providers added this week, the workforce is exclusively female, with women accounting for 100% of the total. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's additions, though 2 new organizations were registered. New providers are spread across cities including Gulfport, Bay Saint Louis, Hattiesburg, Flowood, and Meridian.
The absence of new BCBAs, coupled with a small number of RBTs, suggests a slow growth in the foundational elements of Mississippi's ABA workforce, potentially impacting future access to supervised services.
