Kinderpsychologe (m/w/d)

Arbeitgeber: Joy Center Family Institute

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. Apply now [https://apply.jcd.de/Apply.php?iJobAdID=107895&tc=3-11]