The Central Valley's behavioral health sector saw significant activity in the latest CMS NPI registry update, with 233 total providers registered. This represents 2% of the national weekly total, indicating a notable concentration of professionals in the region. The area added 126 new providers this week, contributing to 140 new registrations this year, comprising 209 individual practitioners and 24 organizations.

ABA Credential Mix and Supervision

Within the individual practitioner pool, the data shows 10 BCBA providers and 119 RBT providers. It is important to note that 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, signifying a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role and is counted in both categories. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:11.9, suggesting a high demand for BCBA supervision or a rapidly expanding RBT workforce in the region. Additionally, 37 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting diverse skill sets beyond primary ABA roles.

Workforce Demographics and Local Hotspots

The individual provider workforce in the Central Valley is predominantly female, with 146 practitioners, accounting for 70% of individual providers. 45 practitioners identify as male, representing 22%, and 18 identify as nonbinary, making up 9%. "MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS, INC." appeared 8 times in the registry, indicating its substantial presence. Top cities for provider registrations include Fresno with 49 providers, Riverbank with 35, Sacramento with 31, Modesto with 27, and Bakersfield with 16. This data suggests a growing and diverse behavioral health workforce, particularly in direct care roles, which could enhance access to services across the Central Valley.