Wisconsin's latest CMS NPI registry update included 310 behavioral health providers. Of these, 48 were newly added this week, representing 1% of the national weekly total for new enrollments. This consistent influx of professionals indicates ongoing growth in the state's behavioral health workforce.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) credentials, the data shows 5 individuals with BCBA credentials and 8 individuals with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these counts reflect individual credentials and do not indicate any overlap, as 0 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a foundational workforce of direct service providers is developing in Wisconsin. However, the relatively lower number of BCBAs compared to RBTs could point to a potential need for more supervisory capacity to support RBTs and expand ABA service delivery.

Provider Demographics

Among the 294 individual providers in this update, the gender distribution is predominantly female, with 220 individuals (75%) identifying as female. There were 71 male providers (24%) and 3 nonbinary providers (1%). This demographic pattern is consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health sector. Two organizations, Moundview Memorial Hospital & Clinics, Inc. and Behavioral Health Clinic, LLC, each appeared twice in the registry, suggesting their continued activity in the state.

The ongoing growth in Wisconsin's behavioral health professionals, particularly within the ABA segment, is vital for enhancing access to critical services and addressing the evolving workforce demands across the state.