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Emily Gallagher, Ph.D.
Clinical Supervisor of Residential Services Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Behavioral Health Services
Dr. Emily Gallagher is a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania and serves as the clinical supervisor of residential services at Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Services. In this role, Dr. Gallagher provides supervision for clinical services. Dr. Gallagher has expertise in evidence-based practices including Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions and leads the campus PBIS team. Dr. Gallagher also provides cross discipline consultation regarding evidence-based practices including DBT, and CBT for individuals in the residential setting.
Credentials and Certificates
Licensed Psychologist in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania School Psychologist Certification
Academic and Clinical Areas of Expertise
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Behavioral Interventions in Alternative Settings
Treatment of Adolescent Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Emotional and Behavioral Disorders
Professional Experience
2021-present: Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Behavioral Health Services Clinical Supervisor of Residential Services
2020-2021: Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Behavioral Health Services Postdoctoral Fellow
Publications and Presentations (within the last 5 years)
Gallagher, E.K., Dever, B.V., Hochbein, C. & DuPaul, G.J. (2019). Teacher caring as a protective factor: the effects of behavioral/emotional risk and teacher caring on office disciplinary referrals in middle school. School Mental Health, 11(4), 754-765. doi:10.1007/s12310-019-09318-0
Hochbein, C., Dever, B. V., White, G., Mayger, L., & Gallagher, E. (2018). Confronting methodological challenges in studying school leader time use through technological advancements: A pilot study. Educational Management Administration & Leadership, 46(4), 659-678. doi:10.1177/1741143217700281
Dever, B. V., Gallagher, E. K., Hochbein, C. D., Loukas, A., & Dai, C. (2016). Examining Subtypes of Behavioral/Emotional Risk Using Cluster Analysis. Journal of Psychoeducational Assessment, 35(6), 628-632. doi.org/10.1177%2F0734282916657646
