The San Fernando Valley's behavioral health sector saw 42 total providers registered in the latest CMS NPI registry update for California. While this represents a negligible share of the national weekly total, a significant portion—28 providers—were new registrations this week, contributing to 30 new providers this year. The total includes 30 individual practitioners and 12 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 6 BCBA providers and 12 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signaling a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of 1:2, indicating a developing supervision capacity vital for quality ABA services. Beyond ABA-specific roles, the San Fernando Valley also saw registrations for 3 LCSW providers, 1 LMFT provider, and 1 BA provider, reflecting a broader behavioral health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is predominantly female, with 21 practitioners (70%) identifying as female, while 9 practitioners (30%) are male. No nonbinary providers were registered in this update. Sherman Oaks leads the area with 10 providers, followed by Glendale with 6 providers, and Burbank and Encino each with 5 providers. No specific multi-state organizations were notably dominant in this week's data. This consistent influx of new providers, particularly in ABA, suggests an expanding workforce poised to enhance access to behavioral health services for families in the San Fernando Valley.
