Clinical Child Psychologist/Psychotherapist.
Location: Böblingen (Stuttgart).
Company: Joy Center Family Institute( ).
Application Email: info@joycenterfamily.com .
Start Date: Ongoing recruitment – Apply anytime.
About Us:
Joy Center Family Institute is a multidisciplinary clinic specializing in child development, emotional well-being, and family support. Located in Böblingen (Stuttgart), we serve a diverse international community, including civilians families connected to the U.S. military.
We are known for our holistic, relationship-based, and play-centered therapy approach, following developmental models like DIR/Floortime. Our mission is to empower children and families while nurturing growth, connection, and emotional well-being.
We are continuously expanding our team and are currently hiring:
* Clinical Child Psychologists.
* Licensed Psychotherapists (able to work in Germany).
* Occupational Therapists.
* Speech and Language Therapists.
Current Vacancy: Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist.
What You’ll Do:
* Therapeutic Work: Provide individual and family-based psychological therapy for children aged 2–15. Focus areas often include developmental challenges, emotional regulation, behavioral concerns, social skills, and attachment-based issues.
* Developmental Focus: Apply relationship-based, play-based models such as DIR/Floortime to foster emotional and developmental growth.
* Assessments: Conduct psychological assessments and developmental screenings as needed.
* Family Support: Engage, coach, and collaborate with parents and caregivers as part of each child’s therapeutic journey.
* Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Participate in regular weekly supervision and team case discussions with other psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech/language therapists.
* Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical notes and assessment reports.
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree in Psychology (Master’s or Doctorate level).
* Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Psychotherapist with eligibility to practice in Germany (e.g., approbation or equivalent).
* Experience working with young children and families, ideally with ages 2 to 15.
* Familiarity with developmental models such as DIR/Floortime, play therapy, or other child-centered approaches (or willingness to learn).
* English fluency (our client base is international).
* Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and genuine passion for child development and family-centered work.
What We Offer:
* Full-Time Position: 40 hours per week, with a balance between clinical work (28 hours) and time for documentation, supervision, and team meetings (12 hours).
* Paid Internship Opportunity in Spain: New team members may also choose to complete a 3-month paid internship at our affiliated site in Spain, focusing on hands-on training in developmental therapy models.
* Ongoing Supervision: Weekly individual and group supervision sessions plus staff meetings for professional growth and peer support.
* Professional Development: Opportunities for continued training and workshops.
* Multidisciplinary Environment: Work alongside a diverse and supportive team of psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech-language therapists.
* Meaningful Work: Directly impact the lives of children and families in a nurturing, play-based setting.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter (explaining your interest in developmental/relationship-based approaches) to: info@joycenterfamily.com .
We welcome applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to shortlisted candidates for interviews.
Learn More:
www.joycenterfamily.com
Join our mission to help every child reach their full potential through developmentally respectful, relationship-based care.