The South Bay LA area saw 47 behavioral health providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 0% of the national weekly total, indicating a localized rather than nationally significant weekly growth. The new additions include 46 individual practitioners and 1 organization, reflecting a mix of solo providers and established clinical entities.
ABA Credential Mix
Within the individual providers, the data shows a significant presence in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are 5 BCBAs and 30 RBTs. No providers in this update held dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately one BCBA for every six RBTs, highlights the critical role of BCBAs in supervising a larger direct-service workforce. This ratio suggests a potential need for more supervisory-level BCBAs to support the growing RBT contingent and ensure adequate oversight for ABA service delivery.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in South Bay LA is predominantly female, with 35 female providers accounting for 76% of the total. 7 male providers make up 15%, and 4 providers (9%) identify as nonbinary. El Segundo registered the highest number of providers with 21, followed by Torrance with 10, and Gardena with 7. Hawthorne and Redondo Beach each saw 4 providers. No specific organizations were noted as appearing multiple times, and no corporate headquarters skew was identified in city counts.
This data points to a robust and expanding RBT workforce in South Bay LA, with a clear demand for BCBA supervision to meet the growing need for ABA services in the region.
