Michigan saw 544 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with 348 new additions this week. This activity represents 5% of the national total, indicating a significant and active behavioral health market within the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 21 BCBA credentials and 307 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these are counts of credentials held, and 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these individuals are included in both the BCBA and RBT totals. The resulting ratio of approximately 1 BCBA to 14.6 RBTs suggests a high demand for direct service providers relative to supervisory capacity, which could place a strain on supervision resources in some clinics.

Provider Demographics and Notable Organizations

The individual provider workforce in Michigan is predominantly female, with 82% identifying as female, 14% as male, and 4% as nonbinary. This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY LIVING, INC. appeared 2 times in the new registrations, signaling its active presence and potential expansion within the state.

Michigan's substantial influx of new RBTs, coupled with a more modest increase in BCBAs, points to a growing ABA workforce, but also underscores the ongoing need to cultivate supervisory roles to ensure robust service quality and expand access for clients.