The San Fernando Valley saw 78 behavioral health providers added in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national total for the week. This significant influx includes 59 providers new this week, indicating a robust expansion in the region's behavioral health sector. The additions comprise 72 individual practitioners and 6 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the new individual providers, the data highlights a strong focus on Applied Behavior Analysis. The update shows 48 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 6 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). No providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific update. This ratio of 8 RBTs for every BCBA suggests a high volume of direct service providers, emphasizing the critical role of BCBAs in supervising and ensuring quality care across the region.
Workforce Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is predominantly female, with 49 female providers accounting for 68% of the total, while 23 male providers make up 32%. No single organization appeared with multiple new provider registrations in this week's data. Glendale led the top cities with 34 providers, followed by Van Nuys with 14, Encino with 6, and Woodland Hills and Sherman Oaks each with 4 providers.
This data points to a growing ABA workforce in the San Fernando Valley, particularly at the RBT level, which is crucial for expanding access to direct behavioral health services in the region.
