The San Fernando Valley's behavioral health sector saw 49 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with all 26 new registrations this year occurring this week. This represents 1% of the national weekly total, signaling the region's consistent contribution to the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 40 are individual practitioners and 9 are organizations. No city counts were inflated by corporate headquarters registrations in this update.
ABA Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 8 BCBAs and 19 RBTs. It's important to note that these credential counts are not mutually exclusive, as 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a valuable career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a developing and generally healthy supervision capacity, crucial for maintaining the quality of ABA services. Beyond ABA, the area also registered other behavioral health professionals, including 2 LCSWs, 1 RADT, 1 M.S., CCC-SLP, 1 BHT, and 1 BT.
Workforce Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is predominantly female, with 33 female providers accounting for 83% of the total, while 7 male providers constitute 18%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Top cities for new registrations include Sherman Oaks with 10 providers, Van Nuys with 7 providers, and Tarzana with 6 providers. This influx of new providers suggests a dynamic and expanding behavioral health workforce in the San Fernando Valley, likely supporting increased access to care for local families.
