The San Fernando Valley's behavioral health sector registered 17 new providers in the latest CMS NPI registry update, contributing less than 1% to the national weekly total. The area now totals 29 providers, comprising 24 individuals and 5 organizations, indicating a modest but consistent expansion in the region's behavioral health landscape.
ABA Credential Mix
Among individual practitioners, the data reveals 2 BCBAs and 14 RBTs. These credential counts are not mutually exclusive, though no providers in this update hold dual BCBA and RBT credentials. The ratio of one BCBA for every seven RBTs suggests a significant need for increased supervisory capacity to support the direct care workforce. Other credentials observed include 1 RADT, 1 M.S, B.C.A.T, 1 COSMETOLOGY, and 1 PSY. D.
Workforce Demographics
The individual provider workforce in the San Fernando Valley is predominantly female, with 18 female providers accounting for 75% of the total, while 5 male providers constitute 21%, and 1 nonbinary provider makes up 4%. No major multi-state ABA chains or notable organizations appeared multiple times in this week's update, suggesting a market primarily driven by local practices and individual practitioners. Sherman Oaks leads with 6 providers, followed by Van Nuys and Encino, each with 3 providers.
This data suggests a growing direct-service RBT workforce in the San Fernando Valley, but with a clear need for more BCBA supervisors to ensure robust support and quality of care.
