Amy Sjoholm
Grand Island
Summary
Dynamic mental health practitioner with extensive experience in the field of early childhood education and mental health, skilled in developing individualized treatment plans and fostering strong client relationships. Proficient in trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral therapy, I have successfully enhanced client resilience and emotional well-being through evidence-based practices and collaborative care. Committed to ongoing professional development and excellence in mental health services for children and families.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Acme Behavioral Health, P.C.
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for pediatric and adult clients.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards.
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health needs and tailored interventions accordingly.
- Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of mental health care.
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate successful therapy sessions.
Early Learning Connection Coach Consultant
Educational Service Unit #10
07.2021 - 12.2024
- Developed and cultivated growth in coaches who work with early childhood community based educators in the central region of Nebraska.
- Facilitated individual coach sessions, small groups, collaborative teams, local and statewide cadres to foster relationships.
- Developed an increase in coach self-awareness, build skills and knowledge, develop, and apply cultural competence and explore emotional intelligence to build resilience.
- Collaborated with various regional Nebraska Educational Service Units to ensure comprehensive support to coaching in early childhood.
- Gather and manage data through various sources to guide and inform coaching work in early childhood.
- Conducted regional training and support to early childhood coaches and educators by providing professional learning opportunities that build capacity for early childhood coaches, administrators, and other early childhood educators.
Independant Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Acme Therapeutic Center, P.C
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Assisted in developing and implementing individual treatment plans for pediatric clients.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client, progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPPA regulations and professional standards.
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health needs and tailored interventions accordingly.
- Worked collaboratively with medical professionals regarding patient care.
- Monitored and recorded patients' progress to determine success of treatments.
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Boys Town Behavioral Health
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Conducted and develop tailored treatment plans. comprehensive assessments to identify client needs
- Facilitated therapeutic sessions using evidence-based practices in accordance with Boys Town standards and ethics to enhance client mental wellness with children, teenagers, and families.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Amy Johanna Sjoholm, LLC
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Facilitated individual sessions with children, teenagers and their families to promote emotional well-being.
- Developed individualized treatment plans addressing diverse mental health needs.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to enhance client resilience and coping skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Established a safe environment for clients to openly discuss their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and concerns without fear of judgment or retribution.
- Continually updated professional knowledge by attending conferences, trainings, and workshops related to advancements in the field of mental health counseling.
- Maintained detailed documentation of clinical notes, tracking patient progress throughout the course of treatment.
- Strengthened family support systems by providing psychoeducation and facilitating open communication between patients and their loved ones.
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Children and Adolescent Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Conducted mental and behavioral health counseling services in a rural medical pediatric clinic with children and their families.
- Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by supervising psychologist.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on individual assessments and patient needs.
- Collaborated with pediatric medical providers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, treatment plans, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations and professional standards.
Home Based Staff Development Coordinator
Head Start Child & Family Development Program
08.2003 - 05.2011
- Collaborated in supervision of 30+ Early Head Start home visitors in a six county wide area in Nebraska.
- Oriented and trained new home visitors in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
- Observed and coached Early Head Start home visitors with use the Parent's as Teachers curriculum.
- Developed and implemented professional development trainings for home visitors.
- Coordinated care and follow-up with hearing screenings for all children enrolled in Early Head Start.
- Maintained home visitors certifications with Parent's as Teacher's curriculum as well as complete and submit annual recertification and program data reports.
- Work collaboratively with specialists, coordinators, parents, volunteers and other partnering agencies.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Doane University
Crete, NEBachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Relations
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NEAssociate of Applied Science - Child Development
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NESkills
- Early Childhood Education
- Registered Play Therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- Developing relationships
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Circle of Security Parent and Classroom Facilitator
- Early Childhood Coach with Pyramid Model
- Reflective Consultation FAN Model
- Domestic Violence Advocate
Timeline
Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Acme Behavioral Health, P.C.
01.2025 - Current
Early Learning Connection Coach Consultant
Educational Service Unit #10
07.2021 - 12.2024
Independant Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Acme Therapeutic Center, P.C
09.2018 - 06.2021
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner
Boys Town Behavioral Health
01.2017 - 08.2018
Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Amy Johanna Sjoholm, LLC
06.2013 - 01.2017
Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Children and Adolescent Clinic
05.2011 - 05.2013
Home Based Staff Development Coordinator
Head Start Child & Family Development Program
08.2003 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Counseling
Doane University
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Relations
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Associate of Applied Science - Child Development
Southeast Community College
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