Los Angeles's behavioral health workforce includes 75 providers according to the latest national registry update, making up 1% of the weekly total across the country. This concentration highlights the city's role as a major hub for behavioral health services. The local provider landscape is composed of 69 individual practitioners and 6 organizations, reflecting a mix of solo providers and larger clinical groups.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the ABA sector, the data shows a significant number of direct-care staff. The update includes 28 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 5 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds dual BCBA and RBT credentials, a common indicator of career advancement. The ratio of more than five RBTs for every BCBA suggests a potentially high supervisory demand on certified analysts in the area. The provider list also includes other professionals such as Licensed Clinical Social Workers.
Provider Demographics
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles is predominantly female, with 47 women comprising 68% of the total. The group also includes 16 male providers and 6 nonbinary providers. No single organization appeared multiple times in this week's update. This continued influx of RBTs points to a growing pipeline of direct-service staff, which could impact both service capacity and the need for qualified supervisors in the Los Angeles market.
