The San Fernando Valley's behavioral health sector saw 43 new providers in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This influx includes 42 individual practitioners and one organization, signaling continued growth in the region's behavioral health workforce.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within this new cohort, the ABA field shows a significant increase in direct service providers. The data identifies 37 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) by their primary taxonomy, with one of these providers also explicitly listing RBT as their credential. In contrast, only 1 Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) was registered this week. This ratio of one new BCBA to 37 new RBTs highlights a potential supervision challenge if these RBTs are not onboarding with existing BCBAs in the area, as RBTs require direct supervision for their practice. There were no providers with dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. Additionally, the update included one Licensed Educational Psychologist and one Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is diverse, with 22 female providers (52%), 7 male providers (17%), and 13 nonbinary providers (31%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this week's data. The new providers are distributed across several key cities, with 8 in Sherman Oaks, 7 in Woodland Hills, 7 in Glendale, 7 in Canoga Park, and 6 in Van Nuys. This distribution suggests a broad spread of new services across the region. The significant number of new RBTs indicates a growing capacity for direct ABA services, which is crucial for addressing the demand for behavioral health support in the San Fernando Valley.
