Jacksonville's behavioral health sector recorded 24 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, the city saw 9 new registrations this week, contributing to 11 new providers added this year. This activity includes 19 individual practitioners and 5 organizations, indicating a localized but consistent growth in the city's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 3 BCBAs and 8 RBTs. These credential categories are not mutually exclusive; 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often signifying a career progression from direct care technician to a supervisory role. This ratio of approximately 2.67 RBTs per BCBA suggests a healthy capacity for clinical supervision within Jacksonville's ABA workforce. Beyond ABA, the update also includes 2 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), 2 Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHC), 1 with both MSW and LCSW, 1 with a Bachelor of Science (BS), 1 Medical Doctor (M.D.), and 1 with a Master of Arts (M.A.), indicating a broader range of behavioral health services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 16 female providers accounting for 84% of the total, compared to 3 male providers at 16%. No single organization appeared with multiple new provider registrations in this week's data. Additionally, 5 providers are registered with multiple taxonomies, suggesting diverse service offerings or specialized expertise within the local market. This consistent influx of both supervising and direct care professionals suggests a growing and diversifying behavioral health landscape in Jacksonville, potentially improving access to care.
