Tampa's behavioral health sector now includes 55 providers from the latest CMS update, representing 1% of all new providers nationwide. This concentration marks Tampa as a notable center for behavioral health workforce activity. The local registrants are composed of 47 individual practitioners and 8 organizations, indicating a mix of solo providers and larger clinical operations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data shows a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis, with 29 RBTs and 6 BCBAs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, a common sign of career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of nearly five RBTs for every BCBA suggests a substantial direct-care workforce that relies on a smaller group of supervisors to guide clinical services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 38 female providers making up 81% of the total, compared to eight male providers and one nonbinary provider. This steady influx of RBTs, who deliver the majority of direct ABA therapy, indicates a growing workforce pipeline that is likely expanding to meet local demand for services in the Tampa area.
