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Camilo Ortiz is an Associate Professor and Co-director of Clinical Training in the Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology at Long Island University (LIU), Post campus, within the College of Education, Information and Technology. He specializes in parenting, disruptive behavior in children, bedtime resistance, elimination disorders, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for child and adult psychiatric disorders. Dr. Ortiz earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 1999, completed a pre-doctoral internship at Montefiore Medical Center, and a postdoctoral fellowship at Stony Brook, joining LIU in 2001. He is a licensed psychologist in New York State.
His research focuses on evidence-based parent training interventions, particularly behavioral strategies for managing child behavior problems. He has published extensively on topics including time-out procedures, cultural adaptations of parent training, technology-enhanced interventions, and the role of religion and community settings in service delivery. His work bridges clinical science with practical implementation in diverse populations, including Head Start families and minority communities.
Dr. Ortiz's recent publications highlight a strong trend toward innovation in parent training—integrating technology (e.g., online coaching), examining cultural and familial factors (e.g., acculturation, father involvement), and refining behavioral techniques (e.g., extinction, reinforcement sequencing). His research spans developmental stages and emphasizes accessibility, acceptability, and efficacy of interventions across diverse contexts.
His scientific awards and grants reflect sustained external funding from prestigious sources including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and Department of Health & Human Services. Notable grants include a K01 Career Development Award and multiple R-level and intramural grants supporting the development of behavioral interventions and assessment tools.
Dr. Ortiz actively mentors students through research and clinical supervision, though specific advisee names are not listed. He teaches the full-year statistics sequence and clinical courses on cognitive-behavioral therapy and evidence-based treatments for children and adolescents. His professional service includes leadership in the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), where he has chaired special interest groups and panels on parenting and behavioral interventions. He also contributes to community outreach by exploring faith-based delivery of parent training.
