Brian Overstreet
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Summary
Experienced recovery professional with strong background in peer support and mental health services. Enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Skilled in crisis intervention, advocacy, and motivational interviewing.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veteran Peer Supporter (CPRS)
Virginia Veteran and Family Service
10.2024 - Current
- Provided one-on-one peer mentoring to veterans and service members, supporting self-identified wellness goals through evidence-based methods.
- Facilitated personal wellness dialogues and modeled effective strategies for stress management, coping skills, and problem solving.
- Assisted peers in developing person-centered wellness plans and monitored progress through regular contact and follow-up.
- Conducted comprehensive non-clinical needs assessments and entered data into client documentation systems within required timeframes.
- Ensured timely documentation of all services provided and maintained compliance with program policies and procedures.
- Linked clients seeking behavioral health or homeless services to appropriate resources.
- Referred and connected clients to community services, treatment providers, and veteran-focused support programs.
- Mentored peers on navigating systems of care, enhancing community integration, and building supportive social connections.
- Facilitated virtual and in-person group peer support sessions focused on wellness, resilience, and life skills development.
- As the most experienced peer in the agency I provided suggestions to leadership for program development
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Veterans Services)
Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Service
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided peer support to SMVF individuals experiencing substance use disorders or mental health crisis or both in the field, in the office and in the emergency department.
- Cultivated relationships with community stakeholders.
- Developed a strategy for program growth by offering veteran suicide prevention and military cultural competence training to community stakeholders.
- Provide group training for Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Services staff, Henrico County Crisis Intervention Team Police Officers, library staff, and J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College staff on various military related topics.
- In developing the SMVF program I have researched and educated my employer regarding the role and scope of practice of peer recovery specialist.
- Exercised autonomy in determining program objectives, persuaded my leadership to buy into my vision for SMVF, and self-initiated the tasks of achieving the objectives.
Health and Benefits Advocate
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Richmond Virginia
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Provided peer support service to in/outpatient veterans with complex medical and behavioral health issues.
- Made the VA medical center provide all medical devices and services our veteran clients needed.
- Worked as the veteran’s accredited representative and power of attorney to apply for benefits such as disability compensation
- Provided oversight for every VHA program (behavioral and human services included) PVA members interacted with.
- Performed recurring audits of the Spinal Cord Injury, Prosthetics, and Nursing services to ensure compliance with VA regulations.
- Met with the medical center director and his executive team weekly to discuss remedies for medical center deficiencies.
- Presented briefings at PVA members meetings and provided question and answer sessions (up to 70 people).
Business Owner
Office Pride of Glen Allen
04.2008 - 12.2008
- Personally developed and executed all business operations, administration, fiscal, personnel, and sales programs.
- Wrote our company handbook and all personnel policies.
- Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised, and motivated eight employees.
- Coached new employees to develop an understanding of company values and expectations. Provided technical training for the development of skills.
- Provided excellent customer service; Being a small business we could not afford for anything to go wrong.
- Personally delivered all sales presentations; Within 6 months had over $10K/ month recurring sales
- Inspected employees work for quality assurance.
- Developed business growth strategy based on limited capital resources.
Military Police Officer/ Sergeant E5
U.S. Marine Corps
10.1995 - 01.1999
- As sergeant I served as the watch commander. In charge of either the day or night watch of all field operating military police officers aboard Marine Corps Base Henderson Hall.
- Directed the activities of 8 junior enlisted marines to ensure physical security of the base, maintain law and order, and respond to emergencies.
- As a Sergeant I worked to cultivate team cohesion, motivation and esprit de corps among assigned marines.
- Provided technical training in matters related to law enforcement such as the Code of Virginia, report writing, and use of force.
Education
A.A.S. - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
08.2008
Skills
- Life skills development
- Cultural sensitivity
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma informed care framework
Certification
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
- Certified Older Adult Peer Endorsement
- Problem Gambling Endorsement
- APPR Facilitator
Timeline
Veteran Peer Supporter (CPRS)
Virginia Veteran and Family Service
10.2024 - Current
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (Veterans Services)
Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Service
08.2023 - 10.2024
Health and Benefits Advocate
Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), Richmond Virginia
10.2012 - 09.2014
Business Owner
Office Pride of Glen Allen
04.2008 - 12.2008
Military Police Officer/ Sergeant E5
U.S. Marine Corps
10.1995 - 01.1999
A.A.S. - Emergency Medical Services- Paramedic
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
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