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Harbor Behavioral Health
Lexington, Kentucky

TRP Specialist (Peer Support Specialist / Behavioral Health Aide)

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Pay as listed: $18-$20/hr · no nights · Lexington, Kentucky.

Listed compensation

$18-$20/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

About the Role

Join a team that believes in possibility, not limitation. At Harbor Behavioral Health, we empower adults with severe mental illness through daily therapeutic rehabilitation that builds dignity, independence, and hope. Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a TRP Specialist — a Behavioral Health Professional who brings compassion, accountability, and initiative to every interaction.

  • What You’ll Do
  • Lead daily group sessions on self-care, emotional regulation, community engagement, and job skills
  • Support clients with discretion and compassion during hygiene-related needs
  • Drive clients between personal care homes and our program (up to 4 hours/day in a company vehicle)
  • Document client participation and progress with accuracy and clarity
  • Help keep the facility “tour-ready”—safe, clean, and welcoming
  • Collaborate with clinicians and providers to deliver wraparound care

What You Bring

We’re looking for individuals who embody integrity, curiosity, and heart — people who are proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven.

At HBH, adaptability is essential. We’re a mission-driven team that constantly improves. “This is how we’ve always done it” isn’t part of our vocabulary — we’re always learning, iterating, and building better ways to serve our clients.

Ideal Traits

  • Skilled in group facilitation, behavioral support, and crisis response
  • Clear communicator who values candid, supportive feedback
  • Calm, reliable, and steady in fast-paced situations
  • Organized, dependable, and fully present for clients

Why Work With HBH

  • Competitive pay: $18.00–$20.00 per hour
  • Employer-paid health insurance after the probationary period
  • Optional vision and dental insurance (employee-paid)
  • PTO and 11 paid federal holidays
  • Professional development support and opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive culture where feedback, growth, and purpose are part of everyday life

Schedule: Full-time, 8-hour day shifts

Some weekends and holidays are required

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about helping others live fuller, more independent lives — and you thrive in an environment that expects accountability, kindness, and consistency — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in building the best place to work in behavioral health in Kentucky.

Must Meet at Least One

  • Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist (current & active) — or willing to pursue certification with our support
  • OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field
  • Plus
  • Experience supporting adults with severe mental illness and/or developmental disabilities

Driver’s License and Reliable Transportation

  • 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

Key Responsibilities

The TRP Specialist leads daily therapeutic group sessions and provides behavioral support to adults with severe mental illness. They are also responsible for documenting client progress, transporting clients, and maintaining a clean, welcoming facility environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Certified Adult Peer Support Specialist certification or a bachelor's degree in a Human Services field. Additionally, applicants must possess a valid driver's license and have experience supporting adults with severe mental illness or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

CommunicationJob skills trainingDocumentation

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$40k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $44k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 21.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lexington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,553/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.9
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Lexington-Fayette, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Harbor Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Lexington, Kentucky
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-paid health insurance after probation
Optional vision and dental insurance
PTO
11 paid federal holidays
Professional development support
Opportunities for advancement