Michigan added a total of 487 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 5% of the national total. This notable concentration of new registrations signals a growing demand for services and an active workforce development effort within the state's behavioral health sector.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 28 BCBA credentials and 274 RBT credentials. It's important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The substantial ratio of nearly 10 RBTs for every BCBA (274 RBTs to 28 BCBAs) underscores the high demand for direct service providers and highlights the critical need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate clinical oversight and maintain service quality across the state.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Among the 431 individual providers registered, 349 are female (81%), 58 are male (13%), and 24 are nonbinary (6%). This gender distribution is consistent with national trends in behavioral health professions. PINE REST CHRISTIAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES appeared 13 times in the organizational data, indicating its substantial presence as a significant employer or service provider across Michigan.

Overall, this weekly update suggests a robust and actively growing behavioral health workforce in Michigan, particularly within the ABA field. The continued influx of RBTs, coupled with the ongoing need for more BCBA supervisors, indicates a dynamic market striving to expand access to care for individuals requiring behavioral health services.