Jacksonville's behavioral health sector registered 39 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 0% of the national weekly total. The city saw 21 new providers added this week, contributing to 24 new registrations this year. This total includes 33 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, indicating a steady influx of new professionals into the local workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 3 BCBA providers and 20 RBT providers. One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:6.7, suggesting a significant demand for supervisory capacity in ABA services. Additionally, 8 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets. Beyond ABA, the area also registered 2 LCSW providers, 2 LMHC providers, and 1 MS, CCC-SLP provider, contributing to the broader behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Jacksonville is predominantly female, with 27 practitioners, representing 82% of individual providers. 5 practitioners identify as male, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary. This data suggests a growing, albeit RBT-heavy, workforce in Jacksonville, indicating increasing access to direct ABA services but potential challenges in BCBA supervision.
