Atlanta's behavioral health sector saw 25 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized update rather than a significant national surge. Notably, 13 providers were new this week, contributing to 14 new registrations this year. The Atlanta area's new registrations include 21 individual practitioners and 4 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent professionals and growing service entities.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data for Atlanta identifies 7 providers with BCBA credentials and 4 providers with RBT credentials. It's important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common progression for RBTs pursuing higher-level supervision roles. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, at approximately 1.75 BCBAs for every RBT, suggests a robust supervisory capacity within the local ABA workforce, potentially indicating strong clinical oversight for direct care services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Atlanta is predominantly female, with 15 female providers making up 71% of the total. Male providers number 5, accounting for 24%, while 1 provider identified as nonbinary, representing 5%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting a diverse market without a single dominant multi-state chain.
This data suggests a growing and well-supervised ABA workforce in Atlanta, with recent additions bolstering the local capacity for behavioral health services.
