Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 21 new providers registered in the latest CMS update, representing 0% of the national total this week. This local activity includes 18 individual practitioners and 3 organizations, signaling ongoing expansion in the city's healthcare landscape.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) field, the update shows 2 BCBAs and 15 RBTs. These credential counts are for distinct roles and do not overlap; no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately one BCBA for every 7.5 RBTs, suggests a significant demand for supervisory capacity and highlights the critical role of BCBAs in overseeing direct care services for clients.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 14 female providers accounting for 78% of the total. Male providers number 3, representing 17%, and 1 nonbinary provider makes up 6%. No organizations were listed multiple times in this week's update, indicating a diverse range of new entrants rather than a concentration in a few large entities.
This data suggests a dynamic and growing behavioral health workforce in Tampa, particularly within ABA, where the current BCBA-to-RBT ratio points to a potential need for more supervisory professionals to ensure continued quality and access to care.
