The Central Valley's behavioral health sector saw 235 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 2% of the national total. This concentration indicates the region's significant activity in behavioral health services. The local workforce comprises 216 individual practitioners and 19 organizations, reflecting a blend of independent providers and established clinical operations.

ABA Credential Mix

Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong presence in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 10 BCBAs and 98 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 3 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 9.8 RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity, which is essential for delivering high-quality ABA services.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in Central Valley is predominantly female, with 166 female providers making up 77%, alongside 38 male providers (18%), and 12 nonbinary providers (6%). No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this update. Fresno leads the regional distribution with 50 providers, followed by Sacramento with 48, Modesto with 24, Bakersfield with 20, and Stockton with 18.

This data points to a rapidly growing RBT workforce in the Central Valley, underscoring the need for continued development of BCBA-level supervision to meet the increasing demand for ABA services across its major cities.