San Diego's behavioral health sector saw an addition of 47 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration indicates San Diego as a notable hub for behavioral health services. The new registrations include 42 individuals and 5 organizations, reflecting a blend of solo practitioners and larger entities entering the local market.
ABA Workforce Composition
Within the individual providers, the data shows a significant presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. The update recorded 1 BCBA and 27 RBTs. No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of one BCBA to 27 RBTs highlights a potential challenge in supervision capacity, as BCBAs are responsible for overseeing RBTs in the delivery of ABA services. Beyond ABA, the 47 total providers also include other behavioral health professionals, such as Speech-Language Pathologists, Clinical Social Workers, and Addiction Counselors.
Demographics and Key Employers
The individual workforce in San Diego shows a diverse gender breakdown, with 19 female providers (45%), 5 male providers (12%), and 18 nonbinary providers (43%) among those with reported gender. Notably, the SAN DIEGO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT appeared 3 times in the organizational listings, indicating its role as a significant local employer for behavioral health professionals. This influx, particularly of RBTs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in the San Diego area, though the supervisory capacity will be key to sustaining quality care.
