Kinderpsychologe (m/w/d)

KINDERPSYCHOLOGE (M/W/D)

CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST / KINDERPSYCHOLOGE (M/W/D) – ENGLISH-SPEAKING POSITION

Kennziffer: Child Psychologist

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).
• 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.

LEARN MORE:

www.joycenterfamily.com [https://www.joycenterfamily.com/]

Join our mission to help every child reach their full potential through developmentally respectful, relationship-based care.