What should a behavior technician put on a resume?

The standard credential to include on a resume for behavior technicians is the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT(r)) credential, a professional designation offered through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

Other than education and certification, a person who is a behavior technician should include the job duties they performed and skills developed through their position. It is important to note how the role supported and implemented the patient care plan created by the board-certified behavior analyst.

One common area that behavior tech resumes often highlight is how they utilize ABA interventions that encourage socially acceptable replacement behaviors so clients can build and improve upon their communication, social interaction, and problem-solving skills.

The everyday job duties of behavior technicians that are commonly included on a resume include:

• Providing direct client care in one-on-one and group settings

• Following the behavior reduction and behavioral skill acquisition protocols

• Collecting and recording data based on client behavior

• Communicating with clients, parents, and caregivers regarding client progress

• Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts with behavior reduction assessments and skills acquisition

• Assisting behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts in the preparation of client materials