Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist Location: Kaiserslautern / Ramstein-Miesenbach, Wiesbaden, Böblingen (Stuttgart) Company: Joy Center Family Institute( www.joycenterfamily.com ) 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 Kaiserslautern/Ramstein-Miesenbach, 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.