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

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