Los Angeles's behavioral health sector registered 94 total providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, representing 1% of the national weekly total. The area added 55 new providers this week, contributing to 57 new registrations this year. This total includes 90 individual practitioners and 4 organizations, signaling consistent growth in the regional workforce.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data shows 7 BCBA providers and 32 RBT providers. One provider holds both BCBA and RBT credentials, indicating career progression from direct care to a supervisory role. This results in a BCBA to RBT ratio of approximately 1:4.5, suggesting a high demand for supervisory BCBAs relative to the growing number of direct care RBTs in the Los Angeles workforce. Additionally, 22 providers reported multiple taxonomies, reflecting a diverse skill set beyond primary ABA roles, including other mental health professionals.
Workforce Demographics and Trends
The individual provider workforce in Los Angeles shows 45 female practitioners, representing 50% of individual providers. 20 practitioners identify as male (22%), and 25 practitioners identify as nonbinary (28%). No specific organizations appeared multiple times in this update. The ongoing influx of new providers, particularly in direct care roles, suggests a growing demand for and expanding access to behavioral health services in Los Angeles.
