Atlanta's behavioral health sector saw 19 total behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update. Of these, 10 were new this week. The city's contribution to the national weekly total was 0%, indicating a localized registration pattern for this specific update rather than a widespread national influx.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners and organizations, Atlanta's behavioral health landscape includes 4 BCBAs and 5 RBTs. One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, illustrating a common career progression within the ABA field. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, at approximately one BCBA for every 1.25 RBTs, suggests a healthy supervisory capacity crucial for quality ABA service delivery. Additionally, the update includes 3 LCSWs, 1 CF-SLP, and 1 LPC, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health services.
Workforce Demographics
Of the 12 individual providers in this update, the workforce is predominantly female, with 9 female providers accounting for 75%, while 3 male providers make up the remaining 25%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting that this particular update reflects growth from local practices and individual practitioners rather than large corporate expansions.
This data suggests a stable, localized expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Atlanta, with a particularly strong supervisory foundation within the ABA sector.
