Georgia saw 199 behavioral health providers added in the latest weekly CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 2% of the national total. This relatively modest share suggests a steady, rather than explosive, growth pattern for the state's behavioral health workforce this period.

ABA Workforce Composition

Focusing on the ABA sector, the data shows 23 providers holding BCBA credentials and 47 with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 3 individuals explicitly hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying career progression within the field. The approximate 2-to-1 ratio of RBTs to BCBAs suggests a potentially more balanced supervision capacity compared to states with higher RBT-to-BCBA ratios, which could support quality of care.

Provider Demographics and Key Organizations

Of the 153 individual providers, the majority are female, at 121 individuals (79%). Male providers account for 28 individuals (18%), with 4 individuals (3%) identifying as nonbinary. On the organizational side, River Edge Behavioral Health Center appeared 10 times in the new registrations, indicating a significant expansion or restructuring effort by this entity.

This data points to a growing, predominantly female behavioral health workforce in Georgia, with a notable organizational presence, suggesting continued efforts to meet the state's demand for services, particularly within the ABA field.