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Clinical Child Psychologist/Psychotherapist.

Location: 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 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.

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