Los Angeles's behavioral health sector recorded a total of 66 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 31 new registrations this week alone. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling Los Angeles's consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce expansion. Of these, 62 are individual practitioners and 4 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 4 BCBAs and 19 RBTs. The absence of providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update suggests that career progression from direct care to a supervisory role is not reflected in these specific new registrations. The ratio of RBTs to BCBAs indicates a significant demand for direct service providers, but also highlights the critical need for adequate BCBA supervision capacity to maintain quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 3 LCSWs, 1 LPCC, and 2 individuals with an M.S. credential.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles is predominantly female, with 44 female providers accounting for 71% of the total. 15 male providers constitute 24%, and 3 providers identify as nonbinary (5%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The significant influx of 31 new providers this week, contributing to 32 new registrations this year, indicates a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in Los Angeles, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
