San Diego's behavioral health sector registered 49 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 21 providers were newly added this week, signaling active growth in the region. This concentration highlights San Diego's role as a notable regional center for behavioral health services. The local workforce includes 42 individual practitioners and 7 organizations, indicating a mix of independent professionals and established entities.
ABA Workforce Credentials
Focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis, the update shows 4 BCBAs and 11 RBTs among the registered providers. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific dataset, suggesting that career progression from RBT to BCBA among these particular registrants was not observed. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 2.75 RBTs suggests a functional supervisory capacity, which is crucial for maintaining quality standards in ABA service delivery and ensuring RBTs receive necessary guidance.
Demographics and Organizational Presence
The individual provider workforce in San Diego is predominantly female, with 32 female providers making up 76% of the total. Male providers account for 5 individuals (12%), and 5 nonbinary providers also represent 12%. The San Diego Unified School District appeared 3 times in this update, indicating its significant presence in local behavioral health provision, particularly in areas like clinical social work as seen in the raw data. This consistent activity in both direct-service RBTs and supervisory BCBAs, alongside a strong organizational presence, suggests a dynamic and expanding ABA workforce in San Diego, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
