Georgia added 187 behavioral health providers in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent contribution indicates Georgia's growing demand for behavioral health services and its active role in expanding the sector's workforce.

ABA Workforce Composition

Within the applied behavior analysis field, the update shows 27 providers with BCBA credentials and 50 providers with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories can overlap, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct service to supervision. The approximate 1-to-2 ratio of BCBAs to RBTs points to a foundational workforce for direct care, but also underscores the ongoing need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure adequate oversight and expand service capacity.

Provider Demographics

Of the 161 individual providers, 140 (87%) are female, 20 (12%) are male, and 1 (1%) identifies as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's new registrations.

This data suggests a steady expansion of Georgia's behavioral health workforce, with a particular focus on direct service roles, which will be crucial for improving ABA access across the state.