South Bay LA's behavioral health sector registered 40 providers in the latest CMS update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized but active growth. Of these, 27 providers were newly registered this week, contributing to the 29 new providers recorded this year. The majority are individual practitioners, totaling 37 individuals, alongside 3 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
The data reveals 4 BCBAs and 26 RBTs. There are no providers holding dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. This results in a ratio of 6.5 RBTs for every BCBA, suggesting a higher demand for supervisory capacity compared to the industry average. Additionally, the region includes 1 provider with an MS credential, 1 provider with a PHD, and 1 provider with an LCSW credential, indicating a broader scope of behavioral health services beyond ABA.
Workforce Demographics
Among individual practitioners, the workforce is predominantly female, with 23 female providers constituting 62% of the total. 11 male providers account for 30%, and 3 nonbinary providers represent 8%. Within the region, GARDENA and EL SEGUNDO are key hubs, each registering 12 providers. TORRANCE also shows significant activity with 9 providers. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this dataset.
This distribution of credentials and demographics suggests a growing ABA workforce in South Bay LA, with a strong RBT base that will require continued BCBA supervision to meet the demand for services.
