# TRP Specialist / Peer Support Specialist > Harbor Behavioral Health · Hopkinsville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-15 **Salary:** USD 39,000–42,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Client Services ## Description ### **Position Overview** The **TRP / Peer Support Specialist** provides recovery-oriented, peer-based support services to individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. Using lived experience, the Peer Support Specialist helps individuals build hope, resilience, and self-determination while supporting engagement in services that promote long-term stability. This role works collaboratively with clinical staff, crisis response teams, and community partners to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care that reduces unnecessary hospitalizations, emergency department utilization, and justice system involvement. ### **Primary Responsibilities** ### **Peer Support & Recovery Services** - Provide peer-based support services utilizing lived experience to foster trust, hope, and empowerment - Support individuals in identifying recovery goals and developing individualized recovery plans - Promote engagement in outpatient, community-based, and recovery-support services ### **Crisis & Community Support** - Provide peer support to individuals experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises, including mobile and community-based services as assigned - Assist in de-escalation, safety planning, and stabilization efforts under program guidelines - Collaborate with crisis teams, clinical staff, hospitals, law enforcement, and community organizations to ensure appropriate linkage and follow-up ### **Care Coordination & Advocacy** - Assist individuals in navigating systems of care, including behavioral health, medical, and community resources - Provide advocacy to ensure individuals’ voices, preferences, and needs are respected - Support individuals in overcoming barriers to care, including transportation coordination as permitted by program policy ### **Documentation & Compliance** - Maintain accurate, timely, and objective documentation of services provided in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements - Adhere to ethical peer support practices, confidentiality standards, and Kentucky Peer Support regulations - Participate in supervision, team meetings, and required trainings ### **Professional Development** - Engage in ongoing training to strengthen skills in peer support, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention - Support continuous quality improvement initiatives and program development efforts ## Requirements ### **Minimum Qualifications** - High school diploma or GED required - Must complete a **Kentucky-approved Peer Support Specialist (PSS) Certification** and pass the certification exam within **six (6) months of hire**, in accordance with **908 KAR 2:220** - Lived experience in recovery from mental health and/or substance use challenges - Ability to work a flexible schedule, including alternate hours as the program may require - Ability to pass required background checks and screenings - Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance ### **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience working in community-based behavioral health, crisis services, or TRP programs - Familiarity with trauma-informed and recovery-oriented systems of care - Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams ### **Work Environment & Expectations** - Community-based and mobile service delivery may be required - Physical ability to transport or accompany individuals to appointments as permitted - Compliance with health and safety requirements, including proof of a recent TB test (per policy) ## Benefits _Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team that values growth and feedback._ - Employer-paid health insurance (after probation)  - Optional vision and dental insurance (employee-paid)  - Paid time off (PTO) + 11 paid federal holidays (PTO accrual begins after probation) - Professional development support  - Opportunities for advancement within HBH - Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour ## Apply [Apply at Harbor Behavioral Health](https://apply.workable.com/harbor-behavioral-health/j/7FFF98438B/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)