Wisconsin saw 116 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 35 new enrollments this week and 44 new providers this year. This represents a 1% share of the national weekly total, signaling a consistent, localized growth in the state's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 97 are individual practitioners and 19 are organizations, indicating a mix of independent and clinic-based expansion.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 6 BCBA credentials and 5 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The near 1:1 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a relatively balanced, though small, supervisory capacity for direct ABA therapy delivery in the state, crucial for maintaining quality of care.
Provider Demographics and Key Organizations
Among individual providers, 77 are female (79%), 18 are male (19%), and 2 identify as nonbinary (2%), reflecting the predominantly female workforce common in behavioral health. Notable organizations appearing multiple times include Bellin Memorial Hospital Inc., with 3 entries, and Marriage & Family Health Services, Ltd., with 2 entries, indicating their significant and expanding presence in Wisconsin's provider landscape.
This continued influx of behavioral health professionals, particularly those in ABA, is vital for enhancing access to critical services and addressing workforce demands across Wisconsin.
