Miami's behavioral health sector saw 42 providers added in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national total. This influx suggests Miami is a notable regional hub for behavioral health growth. The new additions include 39 individual practitioners and 3 organizations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
The individual provider data highlights a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There is 1 provider with a BCBA taxonomy and 34 providers with an RBT taxonomy. These counts represent primary taxonomies. It is important to note that no providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of one BCBA to 34 RBTs indicates a significant demand for direct care providers, but also suggests a potential bottleneck in supervision capacity, which is critical for quality ABA service delivery. Additionally, 2 providers explicitly list "RBT" as a credential, and 1 provider lists "RBT-25-487507" as a credential. These specific credential holders are largely encompassed within the RBT taxonomy count, though one RBT credential holder has a Psychologist taxonomy.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 30 female providers making up 77% of the total, compared to 9 male providers. No specific organizations were noted for appearing multiple times in this update. This data suggests a growing direct service workforce in Miami, but the low BCBA-to-RBT ratio may pose challenges for scaling supervised ABA services.
