The Inland Empire's behavioral health sector recorded a total of 148 providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update. This represents 2% of the national weekly total, signaling a significant and active behavioral health presence in the region. Of these, 85 new registrations occurred this week, contributing to 89 new providers this year. The total includes 142 individual practitioners and 6 organizations.
ABA Credential Landscape
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 7 BCBA credentials and 99 RBT credentials. These categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately one BCBA for every fourteen RBTs, highlights a high demand for direct service providers and the critical need for supervisory capacity to ensure quality ABA services. Additionally, the region saw registrations for 5 LCSWs and 1 Speech-Language Pathologist.
Workforce Demographics and Local Distribution
The individual provider workforce in the Inland Empire is predominantly female, with 101 female providers accounting for 71% of the total. Male providers constitute 22 individuals (15%), and 19 nonbinary providers make up 13%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. Provider activity is concentrated in key cities, with Riverside leading at 22 providers, San Bernardino at 21 providers, and Ontario with 15 providers. This consistent growth, particularly in RBTs, suggests an expanding capacity for direct ABA service delivery, addressing growing demand for behavioral health support across the Inland Empire.
