San Diego's behavioral health sector saw 44 providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. All 44 providers are new this week and this year, signaling a significant recent expansion in the local workforce. This influx includes 43 individual practitioners and 1 organization, Home of January, LLC, registered as a Case Management Organization.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the individual providers, the data highlights a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. The update includes 6 BCBAs and 26 RBTs. Notably, there were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 4.3 RBTs indicates a growing direct service workforce that requires robust supervision. Beyond ABA, the update also includes 5 Speech-Language Pathologists, 2 Mental Health Counselors, 1 Psychologist, and 1 Addiction Counselor, reflecting a broader range of behavioral health support in the area.
Demographic Insights
The individual provider workforce in San Diego shows a diverse gender distribution. 22 female providers account for 51% of the individual total, while 8 male providers make up 19%. A notable 13 nonbinary providers represent 30% of the individual workforce. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, indicating a broad distribution of new individual practitioners rather than a concentration within a few large entities. This data suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in San Diego, poised to enhance access to diverse services for local families.
