Miami's behavioral health sector registered a total of 81 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling Miami's consistent activity in the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 31 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 33 new providers this year. The total includes 59 individual practitioners and 22 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 30 providers with BCBA credentials and 39 providers with RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 5 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a developing supervision capacity, crucial for maintaining quality ABA services. Additionally, Miami's behavioral health landscape includes other professionals such as 1 MS. CCC-SLP, 1 LCSW, 1 ED.S, and 1 PSY.D.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 47 female providers accounting for 80% of the total, while 12 male providers constitute 20%. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. There were no specific organizations appearing multiple times in this update. The significant influx of 31 new providers this week suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Miami, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
