Jacksonville's behavioral health sector registered 24 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. While this represents 0% of the national weekly total, the local activity includes 11 new providers this week and 15 new providers this year, signaling ongoing growth within the city. The new additions comprise 21 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, reflecting a mix of independent practice and organizational expansion.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows 1 BCBA and 9 RBTs. It is important to note that no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of one BCBA to nine RBTs indicates a significant need for supervisory-level professionals relative to direct service providers, which could impact supervision capacity for ABA services. Beyond ABA, the update also includes other mental health professionals, such as 3 LMHCs, 1 MS, and 1 PSYD, demonstrating a broader scope of behavioral health additions.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 18 female providers making up 86% of the total, while 3 male providers constitute 14%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a fragmented market rather than dominance by a few large multi-state chains. This data suggests a growing but potentially imbalanced ABA workforce in Jacksonville, with a strong base of RBTs requiring increased BCBA supervision to meet demand for services.
