Los Angeles's behavioral health sector registered 63 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. This concentration highlights Los Angeles's consistent activity within the country's behavioral health workforce. Of these, 37 new providers registered this week, contributing to 39 new registrations this year. The total includes 61 individual practitioners and 2 organizations.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 5 BCBA providers and 18 RBT providers. It is important to note that these categories are not mutually exclusive, as 1 provider is dual-credentialed as both a BCBA and RBT, often signifying a career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This ratio of BCBAs to RBTs, approximately 1:3.6, suggests a need for robust supervisory capacity to support the RBT workforce. The area also saw registrations for 3 LCSWs, 1 AMFT, 1 Psychologist, and 1 PhD, diversifying the broader mental health landscape.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles is predominantly female, with 38 female providers accounting for 62% of the total. 13 male providers constitute 21%, and 10 nonbinary providers represent 16%. No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update, suggesting a varied provider landscape rather than dominance by large multi-state chains. This data indicates a growing and diverse behavioral health workforce in Los Angeles, which is crucial for expanding access to care.
