South Florida's behavioral health sector added 306 providers in the latest CMS update, making up 3% of the national total and highlighting the region as a significant hub for these services. The update includes 261 individual practitioners and 45 organizations, showing a blend of solo providers and larger clinical operations.

Credential Mix

The new provider data is heavily weighted toward Applied Behavior Analysis. The update includes 176 RBTs and 54 BCBAs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 14 providers hold dual RBT and BCBA credentials, a common indicator of career advancement from direct care to supervision. The resulting ratio of roughly 3.3 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a workforce structure capable of meeting supervision requirements for quality care.

Regional Workforce Details

The workforce is predominantly female, with women comprising 83% of individual providers. Geographically, provider activity is concentrated in Miami with 83 providers, followed by Hialeah (24) and West Palm Beach (21). Among organizations, Independence Assistance, LLC appeared three times in the update. This influx of ABA professionals, particularly direct-service RBTs, points to a rapidly expanding workforce to meet growing demand for autism services across South Florida.