Wisconsin registered 120 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 1% of the national total. This modest share suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth trajectory for the state's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 3 BCBA credentials and 10 RBT credentials. Notably, there were no individuals holding both BCBA and RBT credentials in this week's update. This ratio of approximately 3.3 RBTs per BCBA indicates a lean supervisory structure, which can be common in states with growing ABA demand but limited BCBA availability. While this ratio is manageable, a higher number of BCBAs would strengthen the state's capacity for clinical oversight and program development, crucial for quality ABA service delivery.
Provider Demographics
Of the 105 individual providers registered, 87% are female, 9% are male, and 5% identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with established trends across the broader behavioral health sector, which is predominantly female. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, indicating a diverse range of new organizational entries rather than significant expansion by a single entity.
This week's NPI data suggests a continued, albeit moderate, expansion of Wisconsin's behavioral health workforce, highlighting the ongoing need for more BCBAs to support the growing RBT pool and enhance ABA service accessibility across the state.
