San Diego's behavioral health sector saw 21 new providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry weekly update, contributing 1% to the national total. The city now hosts a total of 47 providers, comprising 46 individuals and 1 organization, signaling consistent growth in the region's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a strong presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. San Diego's behavioral health sector includes 4 BCBAs and 21 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every five RBTs suggests a significant demand for supervisory capacity, crucial for quality ABA service delivery. Additionally, the area registered 4 LCSWs, 1 PhD, 1 LPCC, and 1 M.A., CCC-SLP, reflecting a diverse behavioral health landscape beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in San Diego is predominantly female, with 33 female providers accounting for 72% of the total. Male providers constitute 10 individuals (22%), and 3 providers (7%) identify as nonbinary. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners. This consistent addition of RBTs, supported by a smaller but essential BCBA contingent, points to an expanding direct service workforce in San Diego, vital for meeting the increasing demand for ABA services in the region.
