Wisconsin registered 205 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates a steady, albeit smaller, growth trajectory for the state's behavioral health workforce compared to larger states.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 BCBA credentials and 14 RBT credentials. There were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The resulting ratio of approximately 4.6 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a significant number of direct service providers entering the field. This ratio highlights a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, as BCBAs are essential for overseeing RBTs and ensuring quality ABA service delivery.

Provider Demographics and Key Players

Among the 194 individual providers, 157 (81%) are female, 11 (6%) are male, and 26 (13%) identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with national trends in behavioral health, where women typically comprise the majority of the workforce. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINIC, LLC appeared 2 times in the organization registrations, indicating its active role in expanding services across the state.

The current data suggests a growing pool of direct service providers in Wisconsin, but continued focus on increasing the BCBA workforce will be crucial to meet supervision demands and expand access to ABA services effectively.