Tampa's behavioral health sector added 39 providers in the latest CMS update, representing less than 1% of the national weekly total. This group includes 35 individuals and 4 organizations. A significant portion of this activity is recent, with 21 providers newly registered this week, bringing the year-to-date total to 22 new providers in the city.
Credential Breakdown
Within the new registrants, the ABA field is well-represented by 10 BCBAs and 23 RBTs. These categories are not mutually exclusive; 6 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from technician to supervisor. This creates a ratio of roughly 2.3 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting sufficient supervisory capacity for the incoming technician workforce. The data also includes other licensed professionals, such as LMHCs, an LCSW, and an SLP, indicating a multidisciplinary service environment. Notably, 12 providers are registered under multiple taxonomies.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 30 female providers making up 86% of the total. In contrast, there are 5 male providers, accounting for 14%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update, indicating a diverse set of employers or new independent practices registering in the area.
This recent surge in provider registrations, particularly the strong influx of RBTs balanced by supervising BCBAs, signals robust growth and expanding capacity for ABA services in the Tampa market.
