TRP Specialist / Peer Support Specialist
Harbor Behavioral Health · Hopkinsville, Kentucky, United States · Posted Jun 15, 2026
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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