The Inland Empire's behavioral health sector recorded 135 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This consistent activity suggests the region's growing importance as a hub for behavioral health services. The new registrations include 123 individual practitioners and 12 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and expanding clinic operations.
ABA Credential Mix
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data shows 16 BCBAs and 68 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, reflecting career progression within the field. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 4.25 RBTs indicates a developing supervisory framework, crucial for maintaining quality and ethical standards in ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in the Inland Empire is predominantly female, with 90 female providers accounting for 73%. Male providers number 23, making up 19%, while 10 providers identify as nonbinary, representing 8%. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times in this update. Provider distribution is concentrated in key urban centers, with Riverside leading at 26 providers, followed by Ontario with 15, and Rancho Cucamonga and San Bernardino each with 12 providers.
This consistent influx of both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs, alongside a diverse demographic profile, suggests a robust and expanding ABA workforce in the Inland Empire, poised to enhance access to care for local families.
