South Florida's behavioral health sector saw 275 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI update, accounting for 3% of the national weekly total. This significant concentration underscores the region's role as a key growth area for behavioral health services. The new registrations include 118 providers this week and 135 providers this year, indicating sustained expansion. The area's provider landscape is composed of 217 individual practitioners and 58 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual providers, the data reveals a robust Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) workforce. There are 64 BCBAs and 133 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 17 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of approximately two RBTs for every BCBA suggests a healthy capacity for supervision, crucial for quality ABA service delivery.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in South Florida is predominantly female, with 178 female providers making up 82% of the total, compared to 38 male providers, who constitute 18%. One nonbinary provider was also registered. Miami leads the top cities with 95 providers, followed by Hialeah with 25 providers and Stuart with 13 providers. Little Dreamers Pediatric Therapy appeared twice in the organizational listings, indicating a multi-site or multi-service registration for this entity.

This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs points to a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in South Florida, likely enhancing access to care for local families.