Florida added 318 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS update, representing 6% of the national total. This consistent influx underscores Florida's significant role in the behavioral health landscape, driven by high demand for services, particularly in the growing ABA sector.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the data shows 206 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 27 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts can overlap, as some providers may hold multiple certifications or list different taxonomies. Notably, 3 individuals reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression. The RBT-to-BCBA ratio, approximately 7.6 to 1, suggests a robust direct service workforce, but also highlights the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision capacity to support these technicians.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity

Among the 276 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 83%. Male providers constitute 15%, and 2% identify as nonbinary. On the organizational side, Flagler County School Board appeared twice, suggesting its active recruitment or credentialing efforts.

The continued growth in RBTs, coupled with a steady increase in BCBAs, indicates an expanding capacity for ABA service delivery across Florida, addressing the ongoing demand for behavioral health support.