Jacksonville's behavioral health sector added 10 new providers in the latest CMS update. This represents 0% of the national total, indicating a localized but modest increase in provider density. The new additions include 8 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, suggesting a mix of solo practices and clinical operations expanding within the city.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There is 1 BCBA and 5 RBTs. BCBAs are responsible for supervising RBTs, who provide direct ABA therapy. The ratio of one BCBA to five RBTs suggests a healthy supervisory capacity for these new direct-service providers. No providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. Additionally, the update includes 1 BT (Behavior Technician), a role similar to an RBT, and 1 LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). One provider is registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating a broader scope of practice.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 7 female providers making up 88% of the total. There are 0 male providers and 1 nonbinary provider, representing 13%. No organizations were listed multiple times in this update. This data suggests a modest but diverse expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Jacksonville, primarily bolstering direct ABA service capacity for local families.
