Florida's behavioral health sector registered 710 providers in the latest weekly NPI update, accounting for 8% of the national total. This significant concentration highlights the state's robust market for ABA and mental health services, with 318 providers newly enumerated this week alone.

ABA Credential Breakdown

The data reveals a workforce heavily geared towards direct ABA service delivery, with 345 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 106 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) identified by credential. These counts are not mutually exclusive; 28 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from technician to supervisor. The resulting ratio of more than three RBTs for every BCBA indicates a solid foundation for supervision and the capacity to scale client services.

Workforce Demographics

Among the 601 individual providers, the workforce is overwhelmingly female at 83%, with men representing 17%. Organizations accounted for 109 of the new NPIs. While most organizations appeared once, Independence Assistance, LLC was listed three times, suggesting localized expansion. The data also shows that 159 providers are registered under multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets within the behavioral health field.

This continued growth, especially in the RBT workforce, points to increasing capacity for direct ABA service delivery to meet demand across Florida.