Miami's behavioral health sector saw 27 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. The city now hosts a total of 82 providers, comprising 66 individuals and 16 organizations, indicating steady 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 26 BCBAs and 41 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 4 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 1.6 RBTs suggests a developing but potentially lean supervision capacity, crucial for delivering high-quality ABA services. Other behavioral health credentials observed include 1 LMHC, 1 PHD, LMHC, LPC, CST, 1 M.A., BCBA, 1 LCSW, 1 BCBA/MS, 1 MSW, and 1 MS.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 47 female providers accounting for 71% of the total, while 19 male providers constitute 29%. 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.
