The San Fernando Valley's behavioral health sector registered a total of 48 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 28 new registrations this week alone. This area contributed 0% to the national weekly total, reflecting localized growth rather than a significant national share. Of these, 38 are individuals and 10 are organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 5 BCBAs and 22 RBTs. One of the BCBA credential holders is specifically registered with an MS, BCBA credential, indicating advanced education. There were no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials this week. The ratio of approximately one BCBA for every four RBTs suggests a significant demand for supervisory capacity relative to direct service providers, which is crucial for maintaining service quality. Other behavioral health professionals registered include 1 SUDCC II, 1 PHD, 1 LCSW, and 1 MS.
Workforce Demographics and Local Presence
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is predominantly female, with 30 female providers accounting for 79% of the total, while 8 male providers constitute 21%. No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's registry. Geographically, Glendale leads with 11 providers, followed by Burbank with 8 providers, Encino with 6 providers, and Sherman Oaks and Van Nuys each with 4 providers.
This data suggests a growing but supervision-constrained ABA workforce in the San Fernando Valley, with a strong female presence among individual practitioners, indicating potential for increased access to direct care services.
