Michigan saw a significant influx of 471 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, capturing 5% of the national weekly total. This substantial concentration underscores Michigan's active growth in the behavioral health sector, signaling a robust response to increasing demand for specialized services across the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Specifically within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the update includes 13 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 264 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These credential counts can overlap, as some professionals hold multiple certifications; notably, this week's data shows no individuals reporting dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The considerable ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 20 to 1, indicates a strong emphasis on expanding direct service capacity, which necessitates a robust supervisory structure from BCBAs to maintain quality and ethical practice.

Provider Demographics

Analyzing the 437 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 366 are female, representing 84%; 52 are male, making up 12%; and 19 identify as nonbinary, comprising 4%. On the organizational side, most entities appeared once, with CHS GROUP LLC being the only organization listed twice, indicating its active presence in the state's provider landscape.

This consistent growth, particularly in RBT numbers, highlights Michigan's ongoing efforts to enhance access to direct ABA services and build out its behavioral health workforce.