Which entity has authority to approve therapists for the program?

• A. Board liaisons authority
• B. Program director
• C. Clinical supervisor
• D. State licensing board

Answer: (A)

The key idea is who has the formal responsibility to authorize a therapist to work within a specific program. This role is filled by the board liaison, who serves as the designated link to the licensing board and is empowered to grant program-specific approval, ensuring clinicians meet the required credentials and comply with board rules.

The program director oversees day-to-day operations and staffing decisions, but does not grant licensure or formal program-specific authorization. The clinical supervisor focuses on ongoing clinical supervision and competency, not on approving a clinician’s ability to practice within the program. The state licensing board holds ultimate regulatory authority over licensure, but the step of approving someone for a particular program is typically carried out by the board liaison to ensure alignment with board standards and procedures.