In session, a client expresses credible homicidal threats with intent toward a named former supervisor and describes feasible access. Beyond documenting carefully, what counselor-level response is most appropriate?

Credible threats of harm to an identifiable third party trigger risk assessment and protective actions guided by professional ethics and jurisdictional duty-to-protect/warn standards. Rehabilitation counselors do not treat such disclosures as irrelevant to vocational work. Appropriate response may include consultation, emergency services, and notifications as required—while still respecting privacy limits that do not override imminent harm obligations.