The Inland Empire’s behavioral health sector recorded 141 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The region saw a significant influx of 71 new providers this week, comprising 128 individual practitioners and 13 organizations. This consistent activity signals strong regional growth and increasing capacity for behavioral health services.
ABA Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the individual provider landscape, the data shows 12 BCBA providers and 59 RBT providers. It is important to note that 2 providers hold both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role and demonstrating a commitment to advanced practice. This results in a BCBA-to-RBT ratio of approximately 1:4.9, which, while common, highlights the ongoing need for qualified BCBA supervision to support the growing RBT workforce. Additionally, 38 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles.
Workforce Demographics and Geographic Distribution
The individual provider workforce in the Inland Empire is predominantly female, with 99 practitioners, accounting for 77% of individual providers. 19 practitioners identify as male (15%), and 10 as nonbinary (8%). Complete Care California appeared twice in the registry, indicating its presence in the local organizational landscape. The top cities for provider registration include Ontario with 25 providers, Riverside with 25 providers, and San Bernardino with 22 providers. There are no indications of inflated city counts due to corporate headquarters registrations.
This data suggests a robust and expanding behavioral health workforce in the Inland Empire, particularly in direct care roles, which is crucial for enhancing local access to services.
