South Florida's behavioral health sector saw 330 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, with 158 new enrollments this week alone. This regional activity accounts for 3% of the national weekly total, underscoring South Florida's position as a dynamic and expanding market for behavioral health services. The area's workforce is composed of 265 individual practitioners and 65 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual providers, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) credentials show a strong presence. The region reports 78 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 175 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These credential categories are not mutually exclusive, as 19 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career progression from direct service to a supervisory capacity. This translates to approximately 2.2 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting a reasonable supervision ratio essential for maintaining high-quality ABA services.

Workforce Demographics and Local Hubs

The individual provider workforce in South Florida is predominantly female, with 209 female providers making up 79% of the total. Male providers number 52, representing 20%, and 4 nonbinary providers account for 2%. Miami stands out as a primary hub, registering 100 providers. Other significant concentrations include Homestead with 26 providers, Hialeah with 23 providers, and both Stuart and West Palm Beach each reporting 20 providers. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a diverse landscape of employers.

This consistent growth in both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs, coupled with a diverse geographic spread, indicates a robust and expanding ABA workforce in South Florida, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.