South Bay LA's behavioral health sector saw a significant influx of 28 providers in the latest CMS update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. All 28 individuals are newly registered this week, indicating a dynamic and growing workforce in the region.
ABA Credential Breakdown
The credential mix reveals a notable pattern: 25 RBTs are Registered Behavior Technicians. Crucially, this update shows 0 BCBAs and 0 dual BCBA+RBT credentials. RBTs require direct supervision from BCBAs to deliver ABA services, meaning these newly registered RBTs will need to connect with existing BCBA supervisors or work within organizations that already have BCBAs whose NPIs were not part of this specific update for the South Bay LA area. Additionally, 1 LCSW credential was reported, indicating a broader scope of mental health services beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
The gender breakdown among these new individual providers shows a diverse workforce: 12 female providers (43%), 3 male providers (11%), and 13 nonbinary providers (46%). Gardena leads the local distribution with 13 providers, followed by El Segundo with 9 providers, Torrance with 4 providers, and Manhattan Beach and Hawthorne each with 1 provider.
This data suggests a robust entry-level workforce for ABA in South Bay LA, but highlights a potential need for increased BCBA capacity to support the supervision requirements of these RBTs and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
