EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We're a team of creative arts therapists using music, art, and evidence-based counseling approaches to help children and adults work toward meaningful personal goals. We're based in Dover, NH and we're growing — and we'd love to find the right people to grow with us. If you're passionate about creative arts therapy, committed to clinical excellence, and looking for a practice that actually invests in your professional development, keep reading.
Why The Sonatina Center?
We've spent 15 years building the kind of practice where we want to come to work every day. It's not just a job opportunity — it's a lifestyle built on human-centered values.
Health insurance
Paid time off + paid sick days
401(k) with up to 5% company match
Reimbursement for continuing education
Professional liability insurance covered
Equipment and clinical materials provided
Flexible scheduling
ATR-BC and LCMHC supervision available
A clear path from part-time to full-time
What it’s like to work here:
We're collaborative but we respect your autonomy. We take our clinical work seriously and we also know how to have fun. We are an anti-racist, LGBTQIA2+ affirming workplace and social justice isn't a footnote here — it's woven into how we work. We believe in work-life balance and we actually mean it.
Our Hiring Process
STEP ONE — Complete Our Employment Questionnaire This helps us get to know you before we ever look at a resume. Tell us about your experience, your interests, and what you're looking for. Complete the Employment Questionnaire
STEP TWO — Submit Your Cover Letter & Resume Send both as PDFs to Marissa Scott, MA, MT-BC, CLD at marissa@thesonatinacenter.com. We can only review applications in PDF format.
STEP THREE — We'll Be in Touch Once we've received your application, we'll reach out within two weeks to let you know the next steps.
Open Positions
Music Therapist | Dover, NH | Full-Time
START DATE: June 1, 2026
We're looking for a full-time Music Therapist to join our clinical team serving children, teens, and adults across a range of settings and needs. MT-BC required. LCMHC supervision available.
Base compensation: $64,000–$68,000 annually
Additional benefits value: $14,000+ annually
Art Therapist | Dover, NH | Part-Time to Full-Time
We're looking for an Art Therapist to join our team and grow a caseload serving children, teens, and adults. Starts part-time with a clear path to full-time within six months. ATR-BC and LCMHC supervision available.
Base compensation: $72,000–$82,000 annually
Additional benefits value: $14,000+ annually
COMING SOON
PLAY THERAPIST | Dover, NH | Full-Time
We're exploring adding play therapy services to our practice. Interested in being part of something new? We'd love to hear from you.
DON’T SEE YOUR ROLE?
We're always interested in connecting with talented creative arts therapists. If you don't see a position that fits but you think you'd be a great addition to our team, submit our Employment Questionnaire and introduce yourself. We keep all applications on file.