Michigan added 343 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, contributing 5% of the national total. This significant weekly growth indicates a robust and expanding behavioral health sector in the state, signaling strong demand for services and continued workforce development efforts. The total number of providers in Michigan now stands at 528.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), the data shows 316 providers with RBT credentials and 13 with BCBA credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from technician to supervisor. The substantial ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 24-to-1, highlights a strong base of direct service providers but also points to a critical need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and expand access to quality ABA therapy.

Provider Demographics

Among the 499 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 80% identifying as female, 15% as male, and 5% as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in behavioral health. Based on the provided data, no specific organizations appeared multiple times as notable employers in this weekly update.

The ongoing expansion of Michigan's behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct care roles, suggests increased capacity for service delivery, but addressing the high RBT-to-BCBA ratio will be key to sustaining high-quality ABA services statewide.