Florida recorded **1,256 behavioral health providers** in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing **6% of the national weekly total**. This significant concentration highlights Florida as a major hub for behavioral health services, likely driven by its large population and the presence of multi-state ABA chains.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows **89 BCBA credentials** and **265 RBT credentials**. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as **19 individuals** hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression or a comprehensive skill set. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a robust direct service workforce, but also emphasizes the critical need for sufficient BCBA supervision to maintain quality and support RBT development.

Provider Demographics and Organizational Activity

Of the 1,171 individual providers in this update, the workforce shows a clear gender distribution: 855 (**73% are female**), 307 (26%) are male, and 9 (1%) identify as nonbinary. This aligns with national trends in behavioral health. Several organizations appeared multiple times, including "AND THEN THERE IS YOU FOR NORTH FLORIDA PLLC" and "WESTCARE GULFCOAST FLORIDA, INC" with **3 entries each**, and "STEP BY STEP SPEECH CORPORATION" and "RAMOS CONCIERGE MEDICAL SERVICES LLC" with **2 entries each**. This indicates active hiring or diverse service locations by these entities.

The continued growth and diverse credential mix in Florida's behavioral health sector are vital for expanding access to care and addressing the state's evolving workforce demands.