The Central Valley area registered 209 total behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 109 new registrations this week alone. This region accounts for 3% of the national weekly total, indicating a significant and active behavioral health landscape. Of these, 192 are individual practitioners and 17 are organizations, reflecting a diverse mix of practice types.

ABA Credential Mix

Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the Central Valley's individual provider data shows 10 BCBAs and 88 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive; 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling career progression from direct service to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1 BCBA for every 9 RBTs, highlights a substantial direct-care workforce but also suggests a high supervision demand for BCBAs. Additionally, the area includes 8 LCSWs among other diverse credentials.

Workforce Demographics and Trends

The individual workforce in the Central Valley is predominantly female, with 144 female providers making up 75% of the total, while 36 male providers account for 19%, and 12 nonbinary providers represent 6%. "THE FRESNO CENTER" appeared 3 times in the data, indicating its notable presence. Top cities for provider registrations include Fresno (42 providers), Sacramento (36 providers), Riverbank (27 providers), Bakersfield (22 providers), and Stockton (20 providers). This data suggests a rapidly expanding ABA workforce in the Central Valley, particularly in direct care, which is crucial for increasing access to services for local families.