Florida added 660 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 7% of the national total. This significant concentration underscores Florida's high demand for behavioral health services and its prominence as a growing market for ABA professionals.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 101 BCBA credentials and 311 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 24 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service provision to supervisory roles. The resulting ratio of approximately 3.1 RBT for every BCBA indicates a healthy capacity for direct care delivery and robust supervision within the state.

Provider Demographics and Key Employers

Of the 556 individual providers registered, 83% are female, 15% are male, and 2% identify as nonbinary. This gender distribution aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field. Among organizations, WSSH POWERBACK REHABILITATION SERVICES, LLC appeared 4 times, and EMPOWER U, INC appeared 3 times in the new registrations, signaling their active presence and potential expansion efforts in the Florida provider landscape.

This consistent growth, particularly in the RBT workforce supported by a strong BCBA ratio, suggests an expanding capacity for ABA service delivery across Florida, which is crucial for addressing the state's increasing need for behavioral health support.