The Inland Empire's behavioral health sector saw 74 new providers in the latest CMS update, representing 2% of the national weekly total. This significant influx suggests a growing demand and expanding workforce in the region. The new additions include 69 individual practitioners and 5 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and clinical practices establishing a presence.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 5 BCBAs and 52 RBTs. This ratio of over 10 RBTs per BCBA is notably high, suggesting a potential need for more supervisory-level BCBAs to support the expanding RBT workforce and maintain optimal supervision standards. No providers reported holding both BCBA and RBT credentials simultaneously. The update also includes 1 Speech-Language Pathologist, 1 Psychologist (PsyD), and 1 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), diversifying the range of behavioral health services.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce shows a diverse gender distribution: 40 female providers (58%), 14 male providers (20%), and 15 nonbinary providers (22%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Geographically, Riverside leads with 26 providers, followed by Rancho Cucamonga with 10 providers, and Ontario and Redlands each with 5 providers. This data points to a rapidly expanding, RBT-heavy workforce concentrated in key urban centers, which could improve access to direct ABA services but may strain BCBA supervision capacity in the Inland Empire.
