San Diego's behavioral health sector added 43 providers in the latest national update, representing less than 1% of the weekly total. This group includes 40 individuals and 3 organizations. A significant portion of this activity is recent, with 24 providers newly registered this week, contributing to the 28 new providers recorded so far this year.
Credential Breakdown
Within the ABA field, the update includes 19 RBTs and 5 BCBAs. This creates a nearly 4-to-1 ratio of technicians to supervisors, suggesting a strong capacity for direct service delivery and supervision. No providers in this cohort held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The data also shows a diverse mix of other professionals, including 4 LCSWs. It's important to note that 6 providers are registered under multiple taxonomies, indicating varied professional roles.
Provider Demographics
The workforce of individual practitioners is predominantly female, with 24 providers (60%) identifying as female. Male providers account for 7 practitioners (18%), while 9 providers (23%) identify as nonbinary, a notable representation. The data did not show any single organization registering multiple new providers in this update.
This recent influx of providers, particularly the high number of RBTs alongside sufficient BCBA supervisors, points to an expanding direct-care workforce and growing access to ABA services in the San Diego area.
