Jacksonville's behavioral health sector saw 12 new providers registered in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. All new registrations this week are also new for the year, indicating a recent influx of practitioners and organizations. This includes 9 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, all based in Jacksonville.
ABA Credential Overview
Within the individual providers, the data shows a significant presence of direct-service staff. There are 7 RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians) among the new individual NPIs. Notably, no new BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) were registered this week, nor were any providers listed with dual BCBA and RBT credentials. This suggests a potential imbalance in the growth of the ABA workforce, as RBTs require supervision from BCBAs. Additionally, 1 provider holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credential, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health services beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is entirely female, with 9 female providers making up 100% of the total. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. The observed pattern of new RBTs without corresponding new BCBAs in this update suggests a potential challenge for supervisory capacity within the local ABA market, which could impact service access for clients requiring ABA therapy.
