The Inland Empire's behavioral health sector saw significant activity in the latest CMS update, with 142 providers registered. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, indicating a steady contribution to the broader healthcare landscape. Of these, 129 are individuals and 13 are organizations. Notably, 95 providers were newly registered this week, contributing to a total of 99 new providers in the area this year, signaling a growing workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the Inland Empire's behavioral health workforce, the data shows 10 providers with a BCBA taxonomy and 69 providers with an RBT taxonomy. It's important to note that these are taxonomy counts and not mutually exclusive categories, though in this specific update, 0 providers were listed with both BCBA and RBT credentials, which is uncommon given typical career progression in ABA. This results in a ratio of approximately 6.9 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting a high demand for supervision capacity or a rapidly expanding RBT workforce in the region. Beyond ABA, other credentials include 3 LMFTs and 2 LPCCs, indicating a broader mental health service offering.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in the Inland Empire is predominantly female, with 86 female providers accounting for 67%. Male providers number 27, making up 21%, while 16 providers (12%) identify as nonbinary. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Geographically, Riverside leads with 25 providers, followed by Ontario with 21 providers, Rancho Cucamonga with 15 providers, San Bernardino with 10 providers, and Corona with 9 providers, highlighting key urban centers for behavioral health services.
This data suggests a robust and expanding behavioral health workforce in the Inland Empire, particularly within the RBT segment, which will require continued growth in BCBA supervision to meet the rising demand for ABA services.
