San Diego's behavioral health sector recorded 54 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing 1% to the national weekly total. Of these, 22 new providers registered this week, with 23 having enrolled this year, signaling consistent growth in the region's workforce. The city's provider base includes 50 individuals and 4 organizations. Notably, no provider counts in San Diego are inflated by corporate headquarters registrations, indicating a direct reflection of local provider distribution.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data highlights a significant presence of Applied Behavior Analysis professionals. There are 4 BCBAs and 18 RBTs. It is important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as one provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, illustrating a common career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every 4.5 RBTs suggests a developing but potentially lean supervision capacity, which is crucial for delivering high-quality ABA services. Beyond ABA, other behavioral health credentials observed include 4 LCSWs, 3 LPCCs, a PSY.D., and several Speech-Language Pathologists.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in San Diego is predominantly female, with 38 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. Male providers constitute 10 individuals (20%), and 2 providers identify as nonbinary (4%). 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 week's data points to a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in San Diego, particularly in direct ABA service provision, which is vital for meeting local demand for care.
