Miami's behavioral health sector registered 31 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. The city now hosts a total of 83 total providers, comprising 75 individuals and 8 organizations, signaling consistent growth in the region's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a strong presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 23 BCBAs and 47 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 7 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every two RBTs suggests a developing but potentially strained supervision capacity, crucial for delivering high-quality ABA services. Additionally, the area registered 3 BCABAs, 3 Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and 2 Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LMHCs).
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 61 female providers accounting for 81% of the total, while 14 male providers constitute 19%. 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 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.
