South Florida's behavioral health sector saw 275 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This significant concentration underscores the region's active and growing behavioral health workforce. Of these, 103 new providers registered this week, contributing to 227 individual practitioners and 48 organizations overall.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual provider landscape, the data highlights 64 BCBA providers and 128 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 18 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from direct care to supervisory roles. This results in a BCBA-to-RBT ratio of approximately 1:2, suggesting a robust direct service workforce supported by a developing supervisory capacity, which is vital for maintaining quality ABA services.

Workforce Demographics and Trends

The individual provider workforce in South Florida is predominantly female, with 189 practitioners identifying as female, representing 83%. 35 providers are male (15%), and 3 providers identify as nonbinary (1%). "RECAPTURING THE VISION INTERNATIONAL, INC." appeared twice in the registry, indicating some organizational presence. Top cities for provider registrations include Miami with 65 providers, Hialeah with 26 providers, and Stuart with 21 providers.

This consistent influx of new providers, especially in ABA roles, suggests an expanding capacity to meet the growing demand for behavioral health services across South Florida.