Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 13 new providers added in the latest CMS update, representing less than 1% of the national total this week. All 13 providers are registered in Tampa, indicating localized growth. This influx includes 11 individual practitioners and 2 organizations, suggesting a mix of new solo practices and expanding clinical entities.
ABA Credential Breakdown
The credential mix among individual providers shows a significant focus on direct care. There is 1 BCBA and 11 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, though no providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of one BCBA to 11 RBTs is notably high, which could signal potential challenges in ensuring adequate supervision capacity for all RBTs, a critical component for quality ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 9 female providers accounting for 82% of the total, compared to 2 male providers. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update. This data suggests a growing pool of direct-service RBTs in Tampa, but the low number of new BCBAs indicates a need for continued focus on developing supervisory-level professionals to support the expanding RBT workforce and meet the demand for ABA services.
