Wisconsin recorded 36 new behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This modest contribution suggests a steady, rather than surging, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce compared to national trends.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis sector, the update shows 10 new Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) but 0 new Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). This imbalance is significant for ABA clinics, as RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs to provide services. The absence of new BCBAs this week means that these RBTs, and the broader ABA workforce, are not seeing an immediate increase in supervisory capacity. No individuals were identified with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. Beyond ABA, the data also includes professionals with credentials such as LPC-IT, SAC-IT, and SLP, reflecting a diverse behavioral health landscape.
Provider Demographics
Among the 29 individual providers, the workforce is overwhelmingly female, with women comprising 93% (27 individuals) and men accounting for 7% (2 individuals). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. The new providers are concentrated in cities like Milwaukee, Madison, and Mequon.
The addition of RBTs without corresponding BCBAs highlights a potential bottleneck in Wisconsin's ABA service delivery, emphasizing the ongoing need for BCBA recruitment and development to ensure adequate supervision and access to care.
