Georgia saw a significant influx of 179 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with 98 new registrations this week alone. This represents 2% of the national total, indicating a steady growth in the state's behavioral health workforce to meet ongoing demand.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 23 BCBA credentials and 59 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 5 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of approximately 2.5 RBTs per BCBA suggests a manageable, though active, supervision capacity, which is crucial for delivering quality ABA services.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
Individual providers in Georgia are predominantly female, accounting for 89% of the 154 individuals, with 15 male providers (10%) and 2 nonbinary providers (1%). This gender distribution is consistent with broader trends in the behavioral health field. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data to indicate a dominant presence in this particular update.
This consistent addition of behavioral health professionals, particularly within the ABA field, signals Georgia's ongoing efforts to expand access to care and address the growing need for specialized services across the state.
