Jacksonville's behavioral health sector registered 16 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 0% to the national weekly total. The city now hosts a total of 38 providers, comprising 34 individuals and 4 organizations, indicating ongoing activity in the region's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Workforce Snapshot
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 2 BCBAs and 14 RBTs. It's important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting a common career progression. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1:7, highlights a significant direct care workforce but also suggests a potential need for more supervisory capacity to meet the growing demand for ABA services. The area also saw registrations for other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LCSWs, 2 LMHCs, and 3 Speech-Language Pathologists.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 30 female providers accounting for 88% of the total. There are 2 male providers, representing 6%, and 2 nonbinary providers, also 6%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners.
This data suggests a dynamic, RBT-heavy ABA workforce in Jacksonville, poised for growth in direct service delivery, but potentially facing challenges in scaling BCBA supervision.
