Atlanta's behavioral health sector recorded 66 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. The city's contribution to the national weekly total was 0%, indicating a very small fraction of overall national activity for this specific week. Of these, 11 new providers registered this week, adding to 14 new registrations this year. The total includes 57 individual practitioners and 9 organizations, reflecting consistent growth in the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBA providers and 6 RBT providers. These categories are not mutually exclusive, but no providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The BCBA to RBT ratio of 1:2 suggests a healthy supervisory capacity, crucial for maintaining quality ABA services as RBTs deliver direct care under BCBA guidance. Additionally, 5 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse skill sets beyond primary ABA roles.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Atlanta is predominantly female, with 32 practitioners making up 56%. 25 practitioners identify as male, representing 44%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. Notably, "NORMAL LIFE OF GEORGIA" appeared 6 times in the organizational listings, suggesting a significant presence for this community/behavioral health agency in the local market. This data points to a growing and diversifying behavioral health workforce in Atlanta, poised to enhance access to services for the community.
