South Bay LA's behavioral health sector saw 61 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. A significant 46 new providers were registered this week, contributing to 49 new providers this year. The total comprises 60 individual practitioners and 1 organization, indicating a dynamic and growing workforce in the region.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 5 providers with BCBA credentials and 42 providers with RBT credentials. These categories are not mutually exclusive, though no providers held dual BCBA and RBT credentials in this update. The ratio of BCBAs to RBTs suggests a high demand for supervisory capacity, with a large direct-care workforce. The area also registered 2 LCSW, 1 CCC-SLP, 1 MSW, 1 M.S. CCC-SLP, 1 BCBA-D, 1 ASW, and 1 LPCC.
Workforce Demographics and Local Hotspots
The individual provider workforce in South Bay LA is predominantly female, with 37 female providers accounting for 62%, while 4 male providers represent 7%. Notably, 19 providers identified as nonbinary, making up 32%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, and no city counts were inflated by corporate HQ registrations. El Segundo leads with 24 providers, followed by Gardena with 17 providers, and Torrance with 12 providers.
This data suggests a robust expansion of the behavioral health workforce in South Bay LA, particularly in direct ABA service provision, which could enhance access to care for local families.
