Miami's behavioral health sector registered a total of 69 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 25 new registrations this week alone. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling Miami's significant and consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce expansion. Of these, 54 are individual practitioners and 15 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 17 BCBAs and 35 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every two RBTs suggests a developing and generally adequate supervision capacity, vital for maintaining the quality of ABA services. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LCSWs, 1 RMHCI, 1 ARNP,NP-C, and 1 LMHC.
Workforce Demographics and Key Organizations
The individual provider workforce in Miami is predominantly female, with 39 female providers accounting for 72% of the total, while 15 male providers constitute 28%. Locally, EMPOWER U, INC appeared 3 times in the registry, and CLARITY APPROACH LLC appeared 2 times, suggesting their significant operational presence in the Miami area.
This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs, alongside other behavioral health professionals, indicates a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Miami, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
