Has anyone done training in social work?

I'm a psychologist working in private practice and work can can be a bit sketchy-sometimes busy sometimes quiet. I used to work in a child and mental health unit which I enjoyed, but to go back into this I would need to add a professional qualification either clinical psych or social work. Social work is 2 years rather than 3 and I can get funding. Has anyone done training in social work can you tell me what to expect and what are hjob prospects like in the 30K region, I have 5 yrs + experience in healthcare/education and 3 yrs management/budget/research which I would hope would mean I can get a job more at a middle management level in social work. Any advice??

Well I have my BSW with an LSW and in the area I live in I am having trouble fining work in my city but we are like that here with most professions anymore.

Social Work values often conflict with the values you learnd in psychology. I would suggest you select a program that will give you internship experience in the area you want to practice.

Social Work is usually not a high paying profession but with an MSW you should be able to make a good living

I think you need more training

I'm assuming you are a MA level psychologist and not licensed, not eligible for an LPC or MFT license, or not involved in clinical practice? If you have been practicing under supervision with someone with a license you should investigate that option first.

The starting salary for an MSW is usually between 30-40K depending on what part of the country you are in (in the big cities it will be more in the 50-60K range. You don't indicate if you are looking for a clinical license or to do administrative. You might look at an advanced generalist program if you want to leave both options open. You can also choose a track in many programs that focus on one or the other. DA