Florida added 624 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 7% of the national weekly total. This significant concentration highlights the state's ongoing expansion in the behavioral health sector, reflecting both a high demand for services and a robust pipeline of new professionals entering the field to meet those needs.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 282 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 91 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to clarify that these credential counts can overlap, as some providers may hold multiple certifications or taxonomies. Notably, 19 individuals reported dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying a career progression from direct service provider to a supervisory role. The approximate 3-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a solid foundation for delivering direct ABA services under qualified clinical supervision, a critical aspect for quality care.

Provider Demographics

Among the 519 individual providers, the workforce demonstrates a clear gender imbalance, with women constituting 83% of the total. Male providers make up 16%, and 1% identify as nonbinary. On the organizational front, Miami Lakes Doctor's LLC was the only entity to appear multiple times in this week's data, listed twice.

This consistent influx of new RBTs and BCBAs points to a growing capacity for direct ABA service delivery and supervision, suggesting improved access to behavioral health support across Florida.