The Bay Area's behavioral health sector saw 228 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This region added 123 new providers this week, contributing to a total of 132 new registrations this year. The provider landscape consists of 212 individuals and 16 organizations, highlighting a robust and active local market for behavioral health services.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the Bay Area's behavioral health workforce, ABA professionals form a significant component. The data shows 24 BCBAs and 103 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting a career path from technician to supervisor. This results in a ratio of approximately 4.3 RBTs for every BCBA, indicating a solid foundation for supervision capacity within the region. Beyond ABA, other notable credentials include 7 LCSWs and 2 LMFTs, pointing to a broader mental health service offering.
Workforce Demographics and Geographic Distribution
The individual provider workforce in the Bay Area is predominantly female, with 153 female providers accounting for 72% of the total. Male providers number 46, or 22%, while 13 providers identify as nonbinary, making up 6%. Among organizations, KIND ABA, LLC appeared twice in the registry. Geographically, Concord leads with 39 providers, followed by San Francisco and San Jose, both with 18 providers, and Oakland with 17 providers, indicating concentrated activity in these urban centers.
This data suggests a growing and diverse behavioral health workforce in the Bay Area, with a healthy RBT-to-BCBA ratio that supports continued access to ABA services.
