Georgia added 182 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This consistent contribution, while not a dominant share, indicates steady growth and demand for behavioral health services within the state. The new entries comprise 142 individual providers and 40 organizations.

Credential Breakdown

Focusing on the ABA workforce, the data shows 14 providers with BCBA credentials and 43 providers with RBT credentials. Additionally, 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career advancement from technician to supervisor. This ratio of approximately three RBTs for every BCBA suggests a healthy supervisory capacity to support direct service delivery. It is important to note that 47 providers listed multiple taxonomies, meaning their services may span various behavioral health specializations, and some credential counts may overlap with taxonomy classifications.

Workforce Demographics

Demographically, individual providers in this update are predominantly female, with 126 women accounting for 89% of the total. Male providers number 13 (9%), and 3 providers (2%) identify as nonbinary. Among organizations, "DR TINAI JAMES PHD LLC" appeared twice, indicating its active presence in the state's behavioral health landscape.

This week's data points to a sustained expansion of Georgia's behavioral health workforce, particularly within ABA, with a balanced growth in both direct service providers and supervisory capacity, which is crucial for improving access to care.