San Diego's behavioral health sector saw 60 providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. Of these, 23 were new this week. This activity includes 53 individual practitioners and 7 organizations, signaling an active and growing regional market for behavioral health services.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows 5 BCBAs (Board Certified Behavior Analysts) and 21 RBTs (Registered Behavior Technicians). It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive; for example, one provider holds both an LMFT license and an RBT taxonomy. The absence of dual BCBA and RBT credentials (0 providers) suggests a clear distinction in roles or reporting. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 4.2 RBTs indicates a high demand for direct service providers relative to supervisory capacity, which could place strain on clinical oversight within the region's ABA clinics.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in San Diego is predominantly female, with 43 female providers accounting for 81%. Male providers number 8 (15%), and 2 providers identify as nonbinary (4%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data, suggesting a market composed of many independent practices or smaller clinics rather than dominance by large multi-state chains. This data suggests a robust entry-level workforce for ABA services, but the supervision ratio highlights a potential bottleneck for scaling quality care in the San Diego area.
