Jacksonville's behavioral health sector now includes 30 providers according to the latest CMS update. While this represents less than 1% of the national weekly total, the city saw significant recent activity with 17 new providers added this week alone, and 18 new providers this year. The local landscape consists of 26 individual practitioners and 4 organizations.
ABA Workforce Credentials
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 4 BCBAs and 10 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of 1 BCBA for every 2.5 RBTs suggests a healthy supervisory capacity, crucial for quality ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 24 female providers making up 92% of the total, compared to 2 male providers. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. Additionally, 7 providers reported multiple taxonomies, indicating a diverse range of services offered beyond their primary specialty.
This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervising BCBAs, alongside other mental health professionals, indicates a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Jacksonville, poised to enhance access to care for local families.
