JoAnna Johnson
Hugo
Summary
Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 23 years of experience as a Licensed Social Worker. Skilled in evidenced-based interventions delivering trauma-informed care through a strength-based and culturally responsive approach for diverse individuals and families. Enthusiastic about supporting adolescents, adults, and families by helping clients recognize their resilience and engage meaningfully in their healing process.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator/Certified MNCHOICES Assessor
Medica
Minnetonka, MN
03.2026 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive person-centered assessments and develop care plans for diverse populations; ensure service appropriateness while identifying and monitoring client needs, including preventative care, medical management, transitional care, and changes in health status.
- Extensive experience working with immigrant and refugee populations, primarily Hmong and Somali.
- (Medica absorbed UCare employees 3/3/26, but still doing UCare work)
Mental Health Therapist, MSW, LICSW
CenterLife Counseling, LLC
Centerville, MN
10.2025 - Current
- Provide outpatient and telehealth therapy to adolescents, adults, and families using evidenced-based, client-centered approaches.
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
Clinical Supervisor
UCare of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
09.2024 - Current
- Provide group clinical supervision to LGSW’s, guiding clinical practice and supporting licensure progress.
- 2024-present
Care Coordinator/Certified MNCHOICES Assessor
UCare
Minneapolis, MN
05.2007 - 03.2026
- Conducted comprehensive person-centered assessments and develop care plans for diverse populations; ensure service appropriateness while identifying and monitoring client needs, including preventative care, medical management, transitional care, and changes in health status.
- Trained new hires and collaborated with leadership to evaluate and improve workflow processes.
- Facilitated and volunteered to lead case rounds for peers, promoting teamwork, and developing leadership abilities.
- Extensive experience working with immigrant and refugee populations, primarily Hmong and Somali.
Clinical Supervisor
Family Enhancement Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Provided individual and group supervision to licensure track clinicians.
- Reviewed and approved supervisees documentation.
- Fostered a trauma-informed, ethical, and culturally responsive environment.
- Collaborated with fellow supervisors to ensure best practices, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality and efficiency of clinical service delivery.
Mental Health Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Family Enhancement Center
Minneapolis, MN
09.2014 - 09.2025
- Provided outpatient and telehealth therapy to adolescents, adults, and families using a relational, trauma-informed, and strength-based approach.
- Specialized in issues including complex trauma, family conflict, ruptured attachment, domestic violence, anxiety, depression, and families involved with child protection.
- Collaborated with caregivers, schools, and professionals to ensure continuity of care and community-based support.
- Completed and tracked timely clinical documentation including diagnostic assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and assessment tools.
Group facilitator for adults
Family Enhancement Center
Minneapolis, MN
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Facilitated psychoeducational parenting group for parents with histories of trauma, referred through Child Protective Services as part of court-mandated treatment.
- Applied motivational interviewing to increase parental insight, empathy, and capacity for attuned caregiving to strengthen parent-child relationships.
Co-group facilitator for children
Family Enhancement Center
Minneapolis, MN
09.2011 - 03.2023
- Conducted group sessions (therapy, skills, peer support) to assist youth in achieving treatment goals by fostering resilience and empowerment.
- Provided interventions focused on coping skills, healthy peer interactions, and boundaries within relationships.
In-home parent educator
Family Enhancement Center
Minneapolis, MN
09.2011 - 12.2020
- Delivered education and completed parent-child assessments to parents referred by Child Protective Services.
- Provided education on physical, social, and emotional development geared to strengthen their parenting skills.
- Supported families who experience generational trauma, neglect, abuse, chemical dependency, and unstable access to housing.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
St. Catherine University/University of St.Thomas
St. Paul, MN05-2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Minor in Human Relations
St. Cloud State University
05-2002
Skills
- Relational-based therapist
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Knowledge of health conditions and co-morbidities
- Culturally responsive clinical practice
- Crisis Response & Safety Planning
- Group facilitator for youth and adults
- Proficient in providing therapy through secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms
- Competence in clinical documentation, including diagnostic assessments & treatment planning
Certification
- Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT) Basic and Advanced Certification
- NASW- MN Certified Supervisor
- CTSS/Skills Work Trained
- Basic Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Training
Timeline
Care Coordinator/Certified MNCHOICES Assessor
Medica
03.2026 - Current
Mental Health Therapist, MSW, LICSW
CenterLife Counseling, LLC
10.2025 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Family Enhancement Center
02.2025 - 09.2025
Clinical Supervisor
UCare of Minnesota
09.2024 - Current
Group facilitator for adults
Family Enhancement Center
04.2023 - 06.2025
Mental Health Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Family Enhancement Center
09.2014 - 09.2025
Co-group facilitator for children
Family Enhancement Center
09.2011 - 03.2023
In-home parent educator
Family Enhancement Center
09.2011 - 12.2020
Care Coordinator/Certified MNCHOICES Assessor
UCare
05.2007 - 03.2026
Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work
St. Catherine University/University of St.Thomas
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Minor in Human Relations
St. Cloud State University