Georgia recorded 156 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. Of these, 87 were new additions this week, signaling a consistent expansion of the state's behavioral health workforce to meet growing demand.
ABA Workforce Dynamics
Within the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sector, the data shows 23 BCBA credentials and 48 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 8 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating career progression from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs highlights a strong demand for direct service providers, underscoring the critical need for adequate BCBA supervision capacity to maintain quality and ethical standards in ABA therapy.
Provider Demographics and Organizations
Among the 129 individual providers, 109 (84%) are female, 18 (14%) are male, and 2 (2%) identify as nonbinary, reflecting broader gender trends in the behavioral health field. The update also included 27 organizations; however, no single organization appeared multiple times, suggesting a diverse influx of new or smaller practices rather than significant expansion by dominant multi-state chains this week.
This steady growth in Georgia's behavioral health workforce is crucial for improving access to essential services and addressing ongoing workforce needs across the state.
