Georgia saw 180 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, representing 2% of the national total. This consistent, albeit smaller, contribution to the national count suggests a steady demand and growth in Georgia's behavioral health sector, rather than a sudden surge.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the applied behavior analysis (ABA) field, the data shows 18 BCBA credentials and 60 RBT credentials. It is important to note that these figures are not mutually exclusive, as 6 individuals hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating a career path from direct service to supervisory roles. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs, approximately 3.3 RBTs for every BCBA, is a critical indicator of supervision capacity, and this ratio suggests a manageable but potentially demanding supervisory load for BCBAs in the state.
Provider Demographics and Key Employers
Among the 155 individual providers, the gender breakdown reveals a strong female representation, with 134 are female (86%), 14 are male (9%), and 7 are nonbinary (5%). This distribution is typical for the behavioral health industry. Notably, River Edge Behavioral Health Center appeared 3 times in the organizational listings, suggesting it is an active entity in Georgia's behavioral health landscape.
This week's data points to a steady expansion of Georgia's behavioral health workforce, with a particular emphasis on RBT growth, which underscores the ongoing need for qualified BCBA supervisors to ensure high-quality ABA service delivery across the state.