Georgia saw 187 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. Of these, 92 were new this week. This consistent activity signals a steady expansion of the state's behavioral health infrastructure, reflecting ongoing demand for services.

ABA Workforce Dynamics

Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 16 BCBA credentials and 37 RBT credentials. Notably, 3 individuals held both BCBA and RBT credentials, meaning these individuals are counted in both the BCBA and RBT totals. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, with more RBTs, suggests a growing direct service workforce. However, it also highlights the ongoing need for more BCBAs to ensure adequate supervision capacity, a critical factor for quality ABA therapy. Beyond ABA, other prominent behavioral health credentials include 24 Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) and 15 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), indicating a diverse professional landscape.

Provider Demographics

Among the 155 individual providers, the workforce exhibits a clear gender distribution: 132 (85%) were female, 20 (13%) were male, and 3 (2%) identified as nonbinary. This demographic breakdown aligns with broader trends observed in the behavioral health field nationwide. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a fragmented market rather than dominance by a few large, multi-state ABA chains in this particular update.

The continued influx of RBTs, coupled with the need for more BCBA supervisors, indicates a dynamic but challenging environment for expanding ABA access and maintaining service quality in Georgia.