Central Valley's behavioral health sector registered 260 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 3% of the national weekly total. This concentration signals a notable and growing behavioral health presence in the region. Of these, 247 are individuals and 13 are organizations. The area saw 167 new providers registered this week, contributing to a total of 174 new registrations this year.
ABA Credential Mix
The data highlights a significant presence of ABA professionals, with 13 BCBAs and 149 RBTs. It is important to note that these counts are not mutually exclusive, as 4 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often indicating a career progression. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is high, suggesting a robust direct service workforce but also a potential need for more supervisory capacity. Beyond ABA, other credentials include 7 LCSWs and 2 ASWs, indicating a broader range of mental health support in the region.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual practitioners, the workforce is predominantly female, with 181 female providers making up 73% of the total. Male providers number 59, accounting for 24%, and 7 nonbinary providers represent 3%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Top cities for provider activity include Bakersfield with 56 providers, Sacramento with 51 providers, and Fresno with 33 providers.
This rapid influx of RBTs, coupled with a smaller number of BCBAs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in the Central Valley, which will necessitate continued development of supervisory roles to maintain service quality and access.
