What triggers a review by the board liaison?

• A. Completion of treatment.
• B. Change of employer.
• C. Missing a single meeting.
• D. A relapse.

Answer: (D)

Relapse is a red flag that directly affects a counselor’s ability to practice safely, so the board liaison reviews the case to determine next steps for client protection and professional accountability. When someone experiences a relapse, it may indicate impairment or noncompliance with required treatment or monitoring, prompting scrutiny of whether they can continue practicing and under what conditions.

Completing treatment signals progress and a reduced risk to clients, so it generally wouldn’t prompt a formal board review. Changing employers is an administrative change and doesn’t in itself raise concerns about impairment or safety. Missing a single meeting might be concerning, but on its own it usually isn’t enough to trigger a formal review unless it reflects a larger pattern or violations of specific requirements.