South Bay LA's behavioral health sector saw 37 new providers in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration indicates the region is a growing hub for behavioral health services, with all 37 new providers registered as individuals rather than organizations.
ABA Credential Breakdown
Within this group, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) credentials are prominent. The data shows 3 BCBAs and 28 RBTs based on their primary taxonomy. There are no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this specific update. This ratio of approximately one BCBA for every nine RBTs suggests a significant need for supervisory capacity to support the large number of direct-service RBTs. Additionally, some providers hold other credentials, including 1 SUDRC I 24365 and 1 SUDRC, indicating broader behavioral health specializations.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in South Bay LA is predominantly female, with 22 female providers accounting for 59%. There are 6 male providers, making up 16%, and 9 nonbinary providers, representing 24%. Geographically, Gardena leads with 20 providers, followed by El Segundo with 9 providers, Torrance with 4 providers, Lomita with 2 providers, and Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach each with 1 provider.
This influx of RBTs, alongside a smaller number of BCBAs, suggests a growing demand for direct ABA services in the South Bay LA area, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maintaining adequate BCBA supervision ratios for expanding RBT teams.
