Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 56 providers registered in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. This cohort includes 53 individual practitioners and 3 organizations. Notably, 18 providers were newly registered this week, indicating a recent surge in the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong presence in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 6 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) and 28 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs). These categories are not mutually exclusive; 5 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying a career progression from technician to supervisor. This results in a ratio of approximately 4.7 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting a robust capacity for clinical supervision within Tampa's ABA workforce.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 45 female providers making up 85% of the total. Male providers account for the remaining 8 practitioners, or 15%. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's data, nor were there any city counts inflated by corporate headquarters registrations. This consistent influx of both RBTs and supervising BCBAs points to a growing and active ABA job market in the Tampa area.
