Wisconsin saw 145 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This week, 66 new providers were listed, indicating consistent, albeit smaller-scale, growth compared to larger states, yet signaling a steady expansion of the behavioral health workforce in the state.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update shows 6 BCBA credentials and 10 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as one individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common marker of career progression from technician to supervisor. The relatively tight ratio of approximately 1 BCBA to 1.6 RBTs is lower than typically seen in states with mature ABA markets. This suggests that while there's a foundational RBT workforce, bolstering the number of BCBA supervisors will be crucial for expanding service capacity and ensuring adequate oversight for quality care across Wisconsin.

Provider Demographics

Of the 129 individual providers, 115 (89%) are female, while 14 (11%) are male. The registry also listed 16 organizations. Notably, ALIGNED MIND THERAPY LLC appeared twice, indicating some organizational expansion or multiple NPIs for different locations, potentially serving different geographic areas or specialized services.

This data suggests a steady, female-dominated expansion in Wisconsin's behavioral health workforce, with a particular need to cultivate more BCBA-level supervisors to support growing ABA service demand and improve access to care across the state.