Orlando's behavioral health sector recorded a total of 30 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 16 new registrations this week. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 26 are individual practitioners and 4 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 5 BCBAs and 14 RBTs. The absence of dual BCBA+RBT credentials among these registrations suggests distinct career paths or early-stage professionals in the area. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs indicates a moderate supervisory capacity for ABA services, a critical factor for quality care. Beyond ABA, Orlando also registered 3 Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), 1 Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and other mental health professionals. It's also worth noting that 4 providers are registered with multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse service offerings.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Orlando is predominantly female, with 21 female providers accounting for 81% of the total, while 4 male providers constitute 15%, and 1 provider identifies as nonbinary (4%). While no specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, Blue Sprig Pediatrics, a significant multi-state ABA provider, is among the registered organizations. The substantial influx of 16 new providers this week, which accounts for nearly all of the 17 new registrations this year, suggests a recent and active expansion in Orlando's behavioral health workforce, potentially enhancing local access to care.
