PETER S. BRAVEMAN, MS
250 Cushman Street Suite 4D
Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
(907) 457-4570
EDUCATION
Master of Science (2001)
Community Mental Health
Trinity College of Vermont, Anchorage Cohort
Anchorage, Alaska
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Services to
Children and Families (2000)
Trinity College of Vermont, Anchorage Cohort
Anchorage, Alaska
Bachelor of Arts (1981)
Social Science (Major), Psychology (Minor)
Westfield State College
Westfield, Massachusetts
EMPLOYMENT
2012-presentCustody Solutions, LLC
After retirement from State service I went into private practice as a child custody expert. Services include: Early Neutral Evaluations and Directed Settlements, forensic interviews of children, parenting plan development, expert testimony, consultation, parenting coordination, court appointed child custody investigations and court appointed guardian ad litem.
2003-2012Alaska Court System, Fourth Judicial District, Fairbanks, Alaska
Child Custody Investigator II
Appointed by the court’s to investigate and make best interest recommendations for children whose parents are engaged in custodial disputes. Provide expert testimony in contested custody trials. Supervise the operations of the Custody Investigator’s Office for the 4th judicial district.
2001-2003State of Alaska, Office of Public Advocacy, Fairbanks, Alaska
Guardian ad Litem
Appointed by the court to investigate and make recommendations as to the best interests of children who are the subject of child in need of aid, guardianship,
divorce and adoption proceedings. The role of the GAL is equal to that of the
other parties in the proceedings.
2002-2008University of Southern New Hampshire, Graduate Program in Community Mental Health. Anchorage cohorts.
Taught one to two graduate level classes a year in children’s mental health.
1996-2003Clinical Consultant and Trainer, Fairbanks, Alaska
I have provided clinical consultation and training throughout Alaska on a
number of issues relating to children’s mental health. Some of this was in relation to my work with FCSA and some has been as a private contractor.
I have been recognized as an expert witness on children’s mental health by the Alaska court system. I have been a presenter at numerous statewide mental health conferences as well as an invited presenter at one national and one international conference.
1998 – 2001Family Centered Services of Alaska, Inc. (FCSA), Fairbanks, Alaska
Executive Director
Primary administrative officer and CEO of agency. Responsible for planning, organization, implementation, and evaluation of all programs. Activities and responsibilities include: facilitate work of the board of directors and its committees; oversee fiscal operations ($5 million dollar annual budget); represent FCSA to federal, state, and local mental health agencies and consumers; write grant proposals.
1991-1998Family Centered Services of Alaska, Inc. (FCSA), Fairbanks, Alaska
Director of Child and Family Services
Primarily responsible for development, maintenance, and operation of all FCSA programs. Advocate for least restrictive services and placements for children in FCSA’s care. Supervise and evaluate midlevel supervisory staff.
1985-1991State of Alaska, Fairbanks Youth Facility, Fairbanks, Alaska
Youth Counselor III
Responsible for supervision of treatment of institutionalized delinquent youth. Duties include individual and group counseling, case planning, case delivery, post-institutional planning, supervision of primary counselors assigned to cases, pre-release investigations and counselor performance evaluations. Also responsible for security of residents and institution; acts as unit leader when assigned.
State of Alaska, Fairbanks Youth Facility, Fairbanks, Alaska
Youth Counselor II
Counselor for up to 15 institutionalized delinquent youth. Responsibilities include overall security of unit, case planning, case management, and case delivery for 3 to 5 residents at a time. Also responsible for individual and group counseling, family counseling, and coordination with probation office and other persons and/or agencies involved in youth’s treatment. Act as shift supervisor when assigned.
State of Alaska, Fairbanks Youth Facility, Fairbanks, Alaska
Youth Counselor I
Entry level position as counselor in treatment program for institutionalized delinquent youth. Overall responsibilities are the same as those described for Youth Counselor II.
1981-1985Presbyterian Hospitality House, Fairbanks, Alaska
Assistant House Coordinator
Responsible for all administrative decisions during shift. Act as House Coordinator in absence thereof. Supervise seven staff members.
Presbyterian Hospitality House
Shift Leader
Supervise other staff members during shift.
Presbyterian Hospitality House
Group Worker/Line Staff
Responsible for daily treatment of emotionally disturbed teenagers. Duties include development of supportive environment, educational and recreational activities, supervision of daily chores, study times, and appointments; participation in group meetings as needed, and administration of individual case plans.
PROFESSIONAL
- Member of the Association of Family and Conciliatory Courts (current).
- Appointed by the Chief Justice of the Alaska Supreme Court as a member of the Court System’s Family Rules Committee (currently in my third term).
- Ad Hoc member of the Children’s Committee of the Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education. 2002-2003
- Vice chairof board of directors of the Alaska Community Mental Health Services Association, 2001
- Member-at-large of board of directors of Alaska Community Mental Health Services Association, 2000
- Member of the Fairbanks Youth Facility’s citizen advisory board, 2000-2004
- I was the first recipient of the Carolyn Frichette Memorial Award,
Outstanding Children’s’ Mental Health Professional, 1996
- Vice president, (founding) board of directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Fairbanks, 1988
- Big Brother of the Year for Hamden County (western Massachusetts), 1981