Jacksonville's behavioral health sector saw 40 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. Of these, 24 new registrations occurred this week, contributing 0% to the national weekly total. This activity includes 34 individual practitioners and 6 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 4 BCBAs and 16 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of one BCBA for every four RBTs indicates a foundational supervision capacity, essential for maintaining quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 2 LCSWs, 1 MSW, 1 RMHCI, and 2 Speech-Language Pathologists.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 31 female providers accounting for 91% of the total. There are 2 male providers, making up 6%, and 1 nonbinary provider, representing 3%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry. Additionally, 6 providers were registered with multiple taxonomies, indicating diverse specializations.
This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs, alongside other behavioral health professionals, suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Jacksonville, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
