Im in the same field. I have the credentials, a work history and excellent references BUT my depression is crippling to the point where I quit when I see dismissal on its way. Social Work is about as stressful as it gets. Im 59, 60 in two months. I hate to depress you but employers want younger employees they don't have to pay as much for and who can be molded into the current version of SW practice.I live in an area of Canada where there is a shortage of workers. Every two years it seems I crash and burn. Im coming out of a deep depression now that saw me fired at its peak. It is really really frustrating when normal depression is added to clinical depression. I would search for a niche where there is a shortage of SWs and use that lilly pad as a hopping place into a better place. Good fortune and luck on top of everything else you are doing.