The South Bay LA area saw 109 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, accounting for 1% of the national weekly total. Notably, 94 of these providers are new this week, indicating a significant recent expansion in the local workforce. All 109 providers are individual practitioners, with no organizations registered in this update.
Credential Mix and Supervision Capacity
Within the individual providers, the data shows a strong emphasis on direct-care roles. There are 94 Registered Behavior Technicians (RBTs) and 3 Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs). Additionally, 1 provider holds an "MS, BCBA" credential, further contributing to the BCBA-level supervisory pool, and 2 providers hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials, often reflecting career progression. The presence of 2 LCSWs and 1 LPCC indicates a broader scope of mental health services beyond ABA. With 94 RBTs and a total of 4 BCBA-level providers (3 BCBAs + 1 MS, BCBA), the ratio of RBTs to BCBAs is high, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining optimal supervision ratios for ABA services.
Workforce Demographics and Local Distribution
The individual provider workforce in South Bay LA shows a diverse gender breakdown, with 49 female providers (45%), 9 male providers (8%), and 51 nonbinary providers (47%). No notable organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Geographically, provider activity is concentrated in El Segundo with 71 providers, followed by Torrance with 16 providers, Gardena with 11 providers, Redondo Beach with 8 providers, and Carson with 2 providers. This data suggests a rapidly growing, RBT-heavy workforce in South Bay LA, particularly concentrated in El Segundo, which may increase access to direct ABA services but could strain supervisory resources.
