Miami's behavioral health sector registered a total of 82 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 34 new registrations this week alone. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling Miami's consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce expansion. Of these, 74 are individual practitioners and 8 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 23 BCBAs and 43 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 10 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a developing and generally adequate supervision capacity, vital for maintaining the quality of ABA services. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LMHCs, 2 LCSWs, and 1 RMHCI.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 58 female providers accounting for 78% of the total, while 15 male providers constitute 20%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary (1%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The significant influx of 34 new providers this week, contributing to 38 new registrations this year, indicates a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Miami, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
