Orlando's behavioral health sector registered 47 providers in the latest CMS update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than widespread impact on national figures. The group includes 42 individuals and 5 organizations. Notably, 20 providers were newly registered this week, contributing to a total of 21 new providers this year.
ABA Credential Mix
The data reveals a significant presence of Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) with 26 RBTs. In contrast, there are 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). It is important to note that BCBA and RBT are distinct roles, with BCBAs providing supervision to RBTs. There are no providers holding dual BCBA+RBT credentials in this dataset. This ratio of approximately 8.7 RBTs per BCBA suggests a potential strain on supervision capacity, as BCBAs are responsible for overseeing RBTs. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the area also includes 2 LMHCs and 2 LCSWs, indicating a broader mental health service landscape.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual providers, the workforce is predominantly female, with 36 female providers accounting for 86%. Male providers number 6, representing 14%. No nonbinary providers were registered. There were no notable organizations appearing multiple times in this dataset.
This snapshot suggests a growing RBT workforce in Orlando, but the relatively low number of BCBAs could pose challenges for adequate supervision and overall ABA service expansion in the area.
