Wisconsin registered 246 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This modest share suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 BCBA credentials and 23 RBT credentials. It is important to note that 0 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The resulting ratio of approximately 7.6 RBTs for every BCBA indicates a significant demand for direct service providers relative to supervisory capacity, which could pose challenges for RBT supervision and overall service scalability in the state.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 219 individual providers, 190 are female, 13 are male, and 16 identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution, with 87% female, 6% male, and 7% nonbinary, aligns with the predominantly female workforce seen across many behavioral health disciplines. Notably, "FAMILY & CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC" appeared 7 times in the new registrations, indicating a significant expansion or reporting activity from this organization, particularly in La Crosse.

This data suggests a growing but potentially imbalanced ABA workforce in Wisconsin, with a high RBT-to-BCBA ratio that may impact supervision quality and access to ABA services if not addressed.