Tampa's behavioral health sector saw 30 providers listed in the latest CMS update. While representing 0% of the national total in this specific weekly snapshot, the city added 17 new providers this week, contributing to 19 new providers for the year. This growth is primarily driven by 28 individual practitioners, alongside 2 organizations, signaling localized expansion.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data highlights 5 BCBAs and 12 RBTs. This indicates a ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 2.4 RBTs, suggesting a healthy supervisory capacity for ABA services. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. Additionally, 6 providers were registered with multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets within the local behavioral health community.
Workforce Demographics
The workforce in Tampa is predominantly female, with 23 female providers making up 82% of individual practitioners, compared to 5 male providers. This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervising BCBAs suggests a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in Tampa, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
