Orlando's behavioral health sector registered a total of 20 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 8 new registrations this week alone. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a modest but consistent growth in the local workforce. Of these, 17 are individual practitioners and 3 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 4 BCBAs and 9 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately one BCBA for every two RBTs, suggests a generally adequate supervision capacity crucial for maintaining the quality of ABA services. Additionally, 1 provider is registered as an LCSW.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Orlando is predominantly female, with 13 female providers accounting for 76% of the total, while 4 male providers constitute 24%. No organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry update.
This data suggests a steady, albeit small, expansion of the behavioral health workforce in Orlando, particularly within the ABA sector, which supports ongoing access to care for local families.
