Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Joy Center - Family Institute; Wiesbaden; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading family institute in Germany is seeking a Clinical Child Psychologist/Psychotherapist to provide nurturing therapy and assessments for children aged 2-15. The position emphasizes developmental approaches and offers opportunities for ongoing professional growth in a multidisciplinary environment.

Leistungen

Paid Internship Opportunity in Spain

Ongoing Supervision

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Psychotherapist eligible to practice in Germany.
• Experience with children aged 2-15.
• Familiarity with developmental models such as DIR / Floortime.

Aufgaben

• Provide psychological therapy for children aged 2–15.
• Conduct psychological assessments and developmental screenings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal Skills

Child Development

Emotional Regulation

Ausbildung

Master’s or Doctorate in Psychology

Jobbeschreibung

Clinical Child Psychologist / Psychotherapist

Company : Joy Center Family Institute( www.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 Kaiserslautern / Ramstein-Miesenbach, 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 : [emailprotected]

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.