Michigan saw a notable increase in its behavioral health workforce, with a total of 393 providers appearing in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update. This figure represents 5% of the national weekly total, signaling a concentrated growth in the state's behavioral health sector. Of these, 235 providers were newly added this week, contributing to a year-to-date total of 254 new providers, indicating ongoing expansion in Michigan's capacity for care.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Analyzing the credential mix, the data shows 16 professionals holding BCBA credentials and 223 individuals with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 5 individuals possess dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating their role in both direct service and supervision. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a significant reliance on direct service providers, highlighting the critical need for BCBAs to ensure adequate supervision and maintain high-quality ABA services across the state.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The workforce demographics reveal that 268 providers are female, accounting for 76%, while 56 providers are male, representing 16%. Additionally, 27 providers identify as nonbinary, making up 8%. Among organizational entities, DEARBORN SPEECH AND SENSORY CENTER, INC appears 2 times, suggesting a notable presence or recent expansion by this organization. Furthermore, 59 providers hold multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of specializations within Michigan's behavioral health community.
This data points to a growing and predominantly female-led behavioral health workforce in Michigan, with strong growth in direct service roles, which is essential for expanding access to ABA services statewide, provided adequate supervisory capacity is maintained.
