Rachel Schumacher, PhD, LMHP, PLP | Munroe-Meyer Institute | University of Nebraska Medical Center

Psychology
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Professional Summary

Rachel Schumacher received her Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and completed her predoctoral internship training at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. Rachel currently provides clinical services in an integrated behavioral health clinic at Children’s Physicians Dundee. She has completed specialized training in screening, diagnosing and treating autism spectrum disorders in early childhood and is certified in parent child interaction therapy (PCIT). Her clinical and research interests include early identification and intervention, including behavioral parent training, for common childhood problems. She values working within a collaborative, systems approach to facilitate clients’ most optional development by strengthening supports across all familial, educational, medical and community contexts. Rachel is also passionate about translating research to practice

Specialty Certifications

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Specialized Traineeship, Toddlers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Education

PhD, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 2021
MA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE, 2017
MA, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA, 2015
BA, Creighton University, Omaha, NE, 2013

Teaching

MMI 855/PSYC 8550: Psychotherapeutic Interventions, Invited Lecture: Consultation, Training, and Supervision: School Settings
UNMC Department of Pediatrics Resident Training, Invited Lecture: Autism Spectrum Disorders in Primary Care
UNMC Department of Pediatrics Resident Training, Invited Lecture: Developmental Monitoring and Screening

Research Interests and Projects

Integrating pediatric behavioral health and screening into primary care
Behavioral parenting interventions
Dissemination of evidence-based practices

Selected Publications (within the last 5 years)

Schumacher, R. E., Bass, H. P., Cheng, K. C., Wheeler, L. A., Sheridan, S. M., & Witte, A. L. (2021). The role of target behaviors in enhancing the efficacy of conjoint behavioral consultation. School Psychology Review. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/2372966X.2021.1938210
Sheridan, S. M., Knoche, L. L., Boise, C., Witte, A. L., Koziol, N., Prokasky, A., Schumacher, R. E., & Kerby, H. M. (2021). Relationships as malleable factors for children’s social-behavioral skills: Concurrent, lagged and sustained associations for children of low income from preschool to grade 1. Early Education and Development. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/10409289.2021.1936374
Sheridan, S. M., Knoche, L. L., Boise, C. E., Moen, A. L., Lester, H., Edwards, C. P., Schumacher, R. E., & Cheng, K. (2019). Supporting preschool children with developmental concerns: Effects of the getting ready intervention on school-based social skills and relationships. Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 48, 303-316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecresq.2019.03.008
Moen, A. L., Sheridan, S. M., Schumacher, R. E., & Cheng, K. C. (2019). Early childhood student-teacher relationships: What is the role of classroom climate for children who are disadvantaged? Early Childhood Education Journal, 47, 331-341. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10643-019-00931-x
Gormley, M. J., Meisinger, R. E., & Sheridan, S. M. (2019). Behavioral collaboration and consultation. In K. Radley (Eds.). Handbook of behavioral interventions in schools: Multi-tiered systems of support (pp. 134-155). Oxford University Press: Oxford, United Kingdom.

Professional Affiliations

Nebraska Psychological Association
American Psychological Association

Awards

UNL Outstanding Student in School Psychology Award (2019)