Georgia added 103 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This concentration signals a steady, albeit moderate, growth in the state's behavioral health workforce, indicating consistent demand for services.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update includes 46 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 8 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that credential and taxonomy counts can overlap, as providers may hold multiple certifications or list various service types; the data shows 6 providers with multiple taxonomies. Additionally, one individual holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying career progression from technician to supervisor. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, roughly 5.75 to 1, indicates a strong base of direct service providers, crucial for delivering ABA therapy, but also emphasizes the ongoing need for BCBA supervision capacity.
Provider Demographics
Among the 75 individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with women accounting for 87%. Male providers represent 12%, and 1% identify as nonbinary. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse range of new entities rather than significant expansion from existing multi-state chains.
This consistent influx of RBTs, supported by new BCBAs, suggests a continued effort to expand direct ABA service capacity across Georgia.
