Khymberli Caise
Fredericksburg,VA
Summary
Experienced casework professional prepared for this role. Skilled in client assessment, resource coordination, and crisis intervention. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Dependable and adaptable, with commitment to enhancing client well-being and navigating complex situations with empathy and efficiency. Adept at conducting comprehensive assessments and delivering trauma-informed care, fostering safe environments for military families. Committed to effective communication and collaboration in multidisciplinary settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EFMP Family Casewowrker
Department of Defense – Marine Corps Community Services
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and support services.
- Coordinated intake assessments to evaluate client needs and eligibility for programs.
- Conduct comprehensive intake and needs assessments for military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
- Provide non-clinical case management, resource navigation, and service coordination across TRICARE, education, respite, and community programs.
- Support families during IEP meetings, IAT discussions, and Family Advocacy Program processes.
- Develop and deliver trainings for command and families on EFMP eligibility, confidentiality, and available services.
- Contribute to program development for EFMP events, forums, and community outreach initiatives.
- Maintain complete documentation per MCO 1754.4C; prepare reports and participate in internal quality assurance reviews.
- Collaborate with local agencies to strengthen community partnerships; contributed to the reconvening of the Quantico Interagency Coordinating Council (QUICC).
Family-Centered Intervention & Treatment Clinician
The Mentor Network (Sevita Health)
11.2015 - 11.2024
- Delivered patient-centered care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Delivered intensive, trauma-informed, in-home therapeutic services to youth and families facing behavioral health challenges, juvenile justice involvement, or psychiatric needs.
- Conducted multidimensional assessments (mental status, personality, behavioral patterns, developmental needs, family interactions).
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans and interventions grounded in Family-Centered Treatment (FCT).
- Provided 24/7 on-call crisis response and stabilization support.
- Led skills-based interventions in communication, anger management, emotional regulation, and behavior modification.
- Coordinated with referring agencies, juvenile justice, schools, and wraparound teams.
- Trained peers, reviewed documentation, contributed to regional training materials, and supported workforce development.
Child Life Assistant
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Provided emotional support to children and families during hospital stays.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic play activities to promote coping skills.
- Used EPIC to compile, maintain and file all records and documents.
- Provided therapeutic preparation and psychosocial support for children experiencing surgery, chronic illness, trauma, or hospitalization.
- Utilized medical play, coping strategies, and developmentally appropriate interventions.
- Conducted observations and assessments to inform multidisciplinary care plans.
- Facilitated group programming, normalization activities, pet therapy, teen events, and hospital-wide child life initiatives.
- Supported family members and siblings through crisis, grief, and adjustment processes.
- Supervised volunteers and child life students; modeled therapeutic communication and behavioral support.
Education
Master of Science - Child Life, Administration & Family Collaboration
Towson University
Towson, MD05-2014
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Child Life
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX05-2010
Skills
- Case information confidentiality
- Client interaction
- Highly effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Creating safe academic and therapeutic environments
- Building Rapport
- Information Gathering
- Observation and Assessment
- Resource for Colleagues and Client Base
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reframing Challenges
- Self-Motivated, Detail-oriented Multi-tasker
- Effective Oral and Written Communication
Affiliations
Nat’l Association of Health Play Specialists
Nat'l Council on Family Relations
Nat’l Council on Mental Health
Nat'l Military Family Association
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Certification
Family & Professional Collaboration
Clinician to Administrator Transition
Autism Studies
20+ 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits/1.0 Nursing Contact Hours
Life is good© Playmaker
La Matrona Doula and Mediator
NCTSN CANS Trauma Comprehensive
Solutions to Working to Resistant Clients
De-Escalation and Crisis Intervention
Sexual Identity and Gender Issues
Timeline
EFMP Family Casewowrker
Department of Defense – Marine Corps Community Services
11.2024 - Current
Family-Centered Intervention & Treatment Clinician
The Mentor Network (Sevita Health)
11.2015 - 11.2024
Child Life Assistant
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
08.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Child Life, Administration & Family Collaboration
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Child Development/Child Life
Texas Woman's University