Wisconsin's behavioral health sector saw 129 providers included in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. Of these, 53 were new enrollments this week, signaling steady, albeit modest, growth. The update comprised 85 individual providers and 44 organizations, reflecting a mix of solo practitioners and larger entities entering or updating their presence in the state.
Credential Breakdown
Among specific ABA credentials, the update identified 4 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 9 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this dataset. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, at just over 2:1, suggests a relatively constrained supervision capacity compared to states with larger ABA workforces, potentially indicating a need for more BCBA-level professionals to support RBT growth. It's worth noting that 48 providers in this update listed multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse service offerings beyond just ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Wisconsin is predominantly female, with 76 women making up 89% of the total. Four providers identified as male (5%), and five providers as nonbinary (6%). On the organizational front, ATHLETICO LTD appeared 16 times and MCHS HOSPITALS INC appeared 7 times, highlighting the involvement of larger healthcare entities in the state's behavioral health landscape.
This data points to a diverse, albeit smaller, behavioral health workforce in Wisconsin, with ongoing growth in key areas like ABA, but also a potential need for increased BCBA capacity to meet supervision demands and expand access to services.
