The Inland Empire region saw 91 new behavioral health providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 2% to the national weekly total. This significant influx brings the area's total to 174 providers, comprising 163 individuals and 11 organizations, signaling robust growth in the region's behavioral health sector.

ABA Credential Mix

Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the data shows 14 BCBAs and 72 RBTs among the individual practitioners. Notably, the dataset indicates 0 providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials, which could suggest that individuals typically register under their highest credential or that the data capture method doesn't explicitly list both when a higher one is present. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every five RBTs points to a high demand for supervisory capacity, which is critical for maintaining quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, the region also saw additions of 8 LCSWs, 2 M.S. CCC-SLPs, and 2 CCC-SLPs, among other specialized credentials.

Workforce Demographics

The individual provider workforce in the Inland Empire is predominantly female, with 126 female providers accounting for 77%. Male providers number 26 (16%), and 11 nonbinary providers make up the remaining 7%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a diverse landscape of local practices. Top cities for new registrations include Redlands with 27 providers, San Bernardino and Ontario each with 16 providers, Rancho Cucamonga with 15 providers, and Murrieta with 13 providers.

This consistent expansion, particularly in RBT roles, indicates a growing direct-service ABA workforce in the Inland Empire, which is essential for improving access to care for families in the region.