Miami's behavioral health sector registered 95 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration underscores Miami's importance as a growing regional hub for behavioral health services. The new additions comprise 74 individual practitioners and 21 organizations, reflecting a blend of independent practice growth and clinic expansion within the area.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 33 BCBAs and 49 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 13 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 1.5 RBTs suggests a healthy supervision capacity, which is essential for delivering high-quality, ethical ABA services. Additionally, other behavioral health specialists like Speech-Language Pathologists and Clinical Social Workers were also registered.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 58 female providers making up 78% of the total, while 16 male providers constitute 22%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a fragmented but active market rather than dominance by a few large multi-state chains. This consistent growth in both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs indicates a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in Miami, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
