Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Location: Kaiserslautern / Ramstein-Miesenbach, Wiesbaden, Böblingen (Stuttgart)

Company: Joy Center Family Institute (

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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 civilian 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:

We welcome applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to shortlisted candidates for interviews.

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

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