Michigan added a substantial 498 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, accounting for 5% of the national total. This significant concentration of new registrations underscores Michigan's active and growing behavioral health sector, signaling a robust effort to expand access to care.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) workforce, Michigan saw 22 BCBA credentials and 257 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of over 11 RBTs for every BCBA highlights a robust direct service pipeline, but also emphasizes the critical demand for qualified BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and quality of care.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 434 individual providers, 78% are female, 16% are male, and 6% identify as nonbinary, a gender distribution consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, HENRY FORD HEALTH EASTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH was a prominent contributor, appearing 7 times in the new registrations, signaling its significant role in the state's behavioral health expansion.

This consistent influx of providers, particularly in direct service roles like RBTs, suggests Michigan is actively working to meet the increasing demand for behavioral health services, including ABA, across the state.